Snow Belt Roof

The only purpose of ice belt panels is to shed ice and snow off the roof edge and if ice dams do form they can t leak into the roof.

Snow belt roof.

Ice panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge. The prevention of ice dams can help extend the life of your roof. These belts are about the same price as heat cables but you don t need an electrician and there are no ongoing electricity expenses. 30 to 60 per linear foot of eave.

Metal roofs leak under these circumstances. To take a more pro active approach in preventing ice dams you can install ice belt metal panels which are installed along the eaves to block water. The ice belt can be installed either directly over your shingles not recommended or by removing several rows of shingles along the eaves installing synthetic underlayment or ice shield and then. The purpose of these ice belts is to shed ice and snow off the roof.

A 1 4 inch slope may work in alabama but one can expect leaks in minnesota or. Others allow a 1 4 inch slope. Can be ordered with ice belt rake edge. Snow panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge.

Amerimax snow panels 31 in x 2 9 ft aluminum sheet flashing item 141176 model 53025 provides roof protection by helping to prevent snow and ice dams along roof line. Custom sizes and material available upon request. Not for use in the valley sections of shingle roofs. Stock profiles fabricated 025 black bronze brown mill and white and 16 oz.

36 h x 27 1 2 w. Ice belt metal panels many roofs are made of shingles which work well to remove water until it starts to travel upward. The metal also prevents leaking.