Gutter Guards For Slate Roofs

W flex fit aluminum gutter guard with stainless steel micro mesh 25 pieces equals 75 ft.

Gutter guards for slate roofs.

Plain snow guards are available in cast brass and cast chromated aluminum needs painting. Many styles of metal roofs such as those designed to replicate the appearance of shake or slate roofs are thick enough to elevate the roof s surface. Best 1 gutter guards 3 ft. Most gutter guards are made from plastic.

Since raindrop gutter guards are made to fit 5 inch 6 inch gutters crc simply doubled up the gutter protection material by cutting off the back flange see flex flange post for more details of one piece and securing a second gutter guard. And snow slides on metal roofs often include snow from the entire roof making them extremely dangerous and extremely damaging. L x 5 in. Snow guards without straps are applicable on metal roofs.

We offer a number of different snow guards to suit any application and desired appearance. A roof avalanche can cause damage to people pets cars landscaping gutters plumbing vents lower roof areas skylights and anything else that might be in the immediate area below your roof. The purpose of a snow guard is to help reduce snow ice slide not to stop it. Surface tension guards work best if they re installed so the slope of the guard is similar to that of the roof.

This may require rehanging existing gutters. If your roof is made of slate or tile you will need snow guards specifically made for this application. Slate roofs require snow guards with straps. Slip under shingles and screw to gutters.

Snowguards are highly recommended for almost all metal roofing systems because of their smooth surface. Cedar roofing company llc crc of lake forest il has been installing raindrop gutter guards for years so when a customer asked them for a 10 inch gutter guard to put on their extra large copper gutters with a slate roof they knew it could be done.