As i design roofs today in ski resort areas i use one of the above types of roofs and plan to keep the snow on.
Make snow slide off metal roof.
Plow slick has also been tested against corrosion from salt spray for over 5500 continuous hours with no signs of corrosion.
Snow and ice will literally slide right off your roof.
Why do we design this way.
Also metal roof systems absorb heat from the sun warming the surface in a way that lubricates the layer of snow and causes it to slide off easier and faster.
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From your dump box and makes the metal completely resistant to the corrosive damage caused from salt.
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This means you won t ever have to worry about ice dams which can cause extensive water damage both inside and outside a home.
I would try cleaning the roof first as this would remove a lot of the dirt and debris that is making it hard for the snow to slide.
Is plow slick available in different colors.
A method of retaining snow and ice on a metal roof so it will melt in place rather than shooting off the roof in a dangerous avalanche.
I ve read about people using dupont snow and ice repellent or fluid film on snow blowers.
Yes plow slick will repel snow ice and salt build up.
It would be interesting to try it on a small part of the roof to see if it works.
And because metal roofs are so durable you won t need to be concerned about ice and snow doing harm to your roof or gutters.