Snow sliding off a slick roof has dented cars, broken windows, and killed. Real snow retention is engineered to snow-load data and covers the whole roof; guessed-at systems create uneven loads or tear the roof itself off.
Whether your roof needs snow retention, how much is actually required, what sliding snow can really do, and why an unengineered system can be worse than none.
Metal earns its price in Utah: roughly two asphalt lifespans for under twice the cost, installable year-round, and it keeps attics cooler, not hotter. The fastener type you choose decides whether it's maintenance-free or a re-screw job every few years.
Snow melts from underneath, where it touches the shingles, and that slow melt is when you find out if you had a good roofer. Ice dams, snow loads, winter condensation leaks, and cold-weather installs all have real answers, and some of them void warranties.
We're here to see what's going on with your roof. A real assessment starts with your history and your attic, not a number from the driveway. You'll get a straight answer about what's up there, what it needs, and what it costs. Sometimes the honest answer is: your roof looks great.