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Snow Guards The Invisible Code
Snow retention codes do not seem to be a priority in the United States’ roofing industry. But it is very common to see snow and ice sliding off of a metal roof’s slippery surface. Snow and ice crush...
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Snow Guards: “What Are They?”
A question once asked – On the roofs of many houses, along the eave, there are…best as I can describe it… shaped thingies. I’ve seen others that look octagonal and yet others that are round. I’ve seen...
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Rooftop Snow Retention – Solving the Mystery (L&L)
TRA will be presenting an open snow retention lunch and learn with the Associated General Contractors of Utah on February 12th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. This lunch and learn is open to anyone who...
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Preventing Roof Ice Dams
The formation of ice dams on the roof can spell disaster for any homeowner and is an issue that must be solved quickly. Ice dams are the name referring to the buildup of ice on the eaves of the roof...
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The Snow Has Landed!
WOW! Look at all that snow in Atlanta. As you watch the Falcons play football from your comfy home you know you’re safe and protected from dangerous weather. What about if you attended the game in...
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Avoid Liability With Snow Retention
There are several factors that one must evaluate when determining if a particular building requires a snow retention system. The first question you should pose is “What would happen if snow slides off...
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Going For GOLD: In Snow Retention!
TRA’s – Terry Anderson (President) & Laurie Anderson (CEO) Trip to Whistler Canada 2017 Just as the world-class athletes prepare for an incoming storm of opponent competition, so should we...
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Snow Guards With A Fresh Look To Color Hardware
Take a look at these pictures for a fresh new snow guard clamp-on look. Our black Xylan hardware is now available for any colored clamp-on. Would this be your new snow retention look? Tell us by a...
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Creating Roof Snow Guard Retention Standards
Terry Anderson, owner of TRA Snow and Sun, chairing a meeting in Washington, DC and webinar of the ASTM Committee for roof snow retention standards. Did you know there are currently...
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Is Plastic Snow Guard Retention Better Than Metal?
Every once in a while a customer will ask us why they should purchase our metal snow retention rather than the plastic ones they see. We typically don’t like plastic snow guards for many reasons. The...
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