Insights on snow load, roof safety and data-driven property operations
Practical guides, facts and perspectives from the people who build the sensors and talk to property owners every day. Written for those who want to make safer decisions about roofs, snow removal and insurance.
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- Roof safety•21 September 2026•12 min
Roof Ice Melt: What Works, What Doesn't, and What You Need to Know
Roof ice melt products are often the first thing homeowners reach for when ice dams form. Some products can help create drainage channels through an existing ice dam, while others can damage roofing materials, gutters, plants, and surrounding surfaces.
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Joar Dahl
Tech Specialist, NevoSens
- Roof safety•7 September 2026•14 min
How Much Snow Can a Roof Handle? Snow Load Explained for UK Homes
How much snow can a roof handle? There is no single snow depth or weight that applies to every roof in the UK. A roof's ability to withstand snow depends on its structural design, location, roof shape, condition, snow density, and how evenly the load is distributed.
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Tech Specialist, NevoSens
- Roof safety•25 August 2026•12 min
How to Remove Snow from a Roof Safely?
If snow is building up on your roof, do not judge the risk by snow depth alone. Fresh, dry snow can be relatively light, while wet, compacted snow and ice can create much higher loads.
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Tech Specialist, NevoSens
- Roof safety•18 August 2026•10 min
Cold Roof vs Warm Roof: Which Handles Snow Load Better?
The difference between a cold roof and a warm roof comes down to one thing: where the insulation sits. That distinction matters year-round, but it matters most in winter, particularly when snow starts to build up.
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Tech Specialist, NevoSens
- Roof safety•7 August 2026•11 min
Snow Guards for Metal Roofs: Do They Actually Prevent Collapse?
Snow sliding off a metal roof sounds harmless until it takes your gutters with it, or lands on someone walking below. Snow guards are the go-to solution, but a bigger question often goes unanswered: do they actually stop a roof from collapsing under heavy snow?
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Tech Specialist, NevoSens