Snow and ice buildup on a roof can cause major problems. As can be seen on these homes in Utah, snow buildup on the roof and the resulting ice dams can ruin soffit, fascia or leak inside the home. You can imagine the tons of weight on this roof, and the potential damage all that weight can cause to the roof structure.
Compare these photos to the ones on the next page, taken in the same area, and on the same day; Mar 30 2006.
The first photo of a roof with moderate pitch, shows the snow actually sliding off the roof.
These three pictures show how the Aluminum Lock shingles have shed the snow, eliminating problems of weight and ice damage.
These homeowners solved their previous snow and ice problem by having Aluminum Lock shingles installed.