Here at Sno Shield we have a great diversity of talent among our associates. Even though we deal with snow problems most of the year what we dream about is; beaches, big waves and seashells. We wanted to show off the talent of one of our employees, Erin Anderson. Erin is currently enrolled at Brigham [...]
One of the most dangerous things about winter is snow, but not when the snow is falling. Snow that accumulates on the ground also accumulates on the roof and can become extremely dangerous as its mass grows and it starts to melt. When the snow is on the roof and melts, it transforms in to [...]
The winter season is brutal, unpredictable, and often unforgiving to property. Even after a dangerous snowstorm leaves your area, the accumulated snow offers a potential danger, especially as it freezes and becomes solid ice. If you have a metal roof you are even more at risk because of the low natural friction between the metal [...]
Weather is extremely hard to predict and impossible to avoid, but inclement weather is the leading cause of home damage in many parts of the United States. In cold climates, snow is the most dangerous weather condition homeowners face. The accumulation of snow and ice on the roof can cause serious damage to the structure [...]
Recently we have been fielding a lot of questions about snow railing and snow pipe snow guards. It appears there is a lot of confusion about which product is best for different situations. We suggest that if you have the same confusion that you give us a call and ask. There is nothing wrong with asking [...]
Warren Buffett is not only rich, but very smart (a significant reason why he is also the former!). He is competent but humble, and he does business, not because it makes him rich, but because he loves a challenge, he loves to work, and he loves to see himself progress in ways that don't just [...]
Normally the two words "drift" and "roof" to folks in our trade would create a picture of prevailing winds forcing a snow drift to bank its weight on one particular part of the roofing structure, creating a stress point for the building, and additional liability for any objects below that might get damaged by a [...]
Yesterday marked the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year festival and celebrations for over a billion people worldwide. If you are turning 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 or 120, then this year of the snake should be a prosperous one for you! Just as a point of interest, it is [...]
If you've listened, read, or watched the news today, you may be aware that a massive snowstorm is headed for the East Coast of the U.S. over the next several days. Like all natural disasters and hazards, when the time for performance has come, the time for preparation has passed... make sure you are not [...]
Isn't it funny how once you learn something new or are exposed to something fresh and different, that you start to notice that particular fact or thing or word in places that you never previously considered? Yesterday one of our friends who just recently learned about what we do at Sno Shield, e-mailed us this [...]
