snow guards
Avalanche prevention strips
Snow guards are devices installed on roofs to prevent accumulated snow and ice from sliding off in dangerous sheets.
They break up the mass so it falls gradually or melts in place, protecting people and property below: The roofer recommended snow guards for the steep metal roof above the entrance.
Projecting roof edges
- guttersRooftop water channels
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
- metal roofSteel building covering
flashing · ridge · valley · dormer · copper · clay tile · installation · trusses
Continued holding or possession
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- controlled releaseGradual substance dispensing mechanism
- slidingMoving smoothly across surface
- accumulationCollected mass over time
Of high elevations
- mountainTall natural landmass
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- winter stormsSevere cold-season weather events
drifts · powder · ice · frost · cold climate · subzero · snowpack
Thin metallic conductor
- plasticCapable of being molded
- metalHard conductive solid
- aluminumElement thirteen
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
stainless steel · continuous · individual · polycarbonate · zinc
Frozen roof-edge barrier
- calcium chlorideHygroscopic salt for de-icing
- ice meltSubstance dissolving frozen surfaces
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- ice buildupAccumulated frozen water
eaves
Projecting roof edges
metal roof · flashing · ridge · valley · dormer · copper · clay tile · installation · trusses · waterproofing
retention
Continued holding or possession
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- controlled releaseGradual substance dispensing mechanism
- slidingMoving smoothly across surface
accumulation · meltwater · freeze-thaw · pedestrian safety · building code
alpine
Of high elevations
- mountainTall natural landmass
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- accumulationCollected mass over time
winter storms · drifts · powder · ice · frost · cold climate · subzero · snowpack
wire
Thin metallic conductor
copper · stainless steel · continuous · individual · polycarbonate · zinc
ice dam
Frozen roof-edge barrier
- calcium chlorideHygroscopic salt for de-icing
- ice meltSubstance dissolving frozen surfaces
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air