Why You Need Shingle Snow Guards This Winter
Installing shingle snow guards might not be the most exciting home improvement project, but it's definitely one of the smartest things you can do before the first blizzard hits. If you live somewhere where the winters involve more than just a light dusting of frost, you've probably heard that terrifying thump of a "roof avalanche." That's when a massive slab of accumulated snow and ice decides it's tired of sitting on your roof and slides off all at once. Without something to hold that weight back, that falling ice can wreck your gutters, crush your landscaping, or—worst-case scenario—land on someone walking into the house. ...