[–] TeranNotTerran 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That snow is a great insulator, but bad if the roof is not watertight, or if it collapses on someone. I wonder if there are roofs designed with "snow catches", maybe also like a rain channel. So maybe three feet perpendicular from the roof sticking out, in theory good for holding back three feet of snow.
[–] toastychicken 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
This is the price we pay for those picture-perfect Christmas photo opportunities.
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[–] blumen4alles 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think there are small wheels on each corner so it doesn't scrape, but you are right if those shingles are not laying perfectly flat, if it catches even just a little bit...
[–] bourbonexpert ago
Yeah I’ve been thinking about getting some low temp heating coils to prevent heavy ice buildup on my patio...I gotta get some visqueen for the windows too.
[–] blumen4alles ago
To melt snow and ice you need about 40-50 W/sqft. With something like a patio you would probably be best off with a radiant heater (electric or gas). That way you could mount it for the season and store it when not in use. Would also feel really nice to stand under.
[–] Glenn007 ago
I don't ever want to live where there is this much snow on the roof