Snow On Green Roof

The best method for removing snow from a green roof is to shovel the snow onto a blanket and drag it over to the edge of the roof always remembering to leave of 4 inch layer of snow over the green roof.

Snow on green roof.

If the roof is to be used year round consideration should be given to balancing plants that bloom that are green all year or that turn brown during the winter. The 10 foot pro rib universal snow bar is used on metal roofs to prevent snow from sliding off the roof onto the ground blocking door entry areas or pathways. Snow bars are a more economical choice over snow jacks and come in 25 colors to. A landscape architect or accredited green roof professional should also be involved in plant selection and the roof design especially if the roof is to be open to the public.

This snow bar can be used on any of the pro rib or premium pro rib steel roofing panels. The green roof is a product of a 2 1 million project primarily funded by a 1 6 million dollar state grant. The roof will capture roughly 350 000 gallons of water and rain on an annual basis. Snow load of a greenhouse is based on expected ground accumulation greenhouse roof slope whether the structure is a gutter connect or free standing greenhouse and if the greenhouse is heated or unheated during the time of snowfall.