Flat Roof Snow Removal: Do It the Safe Way: Snow Falls are Inevitable. But Falls From the Roof are Not.

Last year, you promised yourself it would be the last time. This season, plan your flat roof snow removal operations. Delta Prevention manufactures fall protection equipment that does not require any anchoring in the roof and that complies with all applicable standards.

Flat roof snow removal is an operation that involves several risks: falling from height, burial under snow, injury caused by stress or intense cold. To safely remove snow from a flat roof, effective job planning is essential.

STEP#1: PREPARE YOUR ROOF

  1. Ground snow dumping area
  2. Snow chute bounded by a guardrail
  3. Warning line delimiting the buffer zone
  4. 2 m (6’6 “) buffer zone around the roof. This area will not be cleared of snow.
  5. Skylight or roof access hatch protected by a guardrail
  6. Parapet

STEP #2: CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCT

SNOW CHUTE: VSS COMPACT GUARDRAIL

  • No perforation of the membrane
  • Recycled rubber base
  • Ultralight aluminum pipe
  • Could be installed and removed quickly

BUFFER ZONE: WARNING LINE

  • No perforation of the membrane
  • Recycled rubber base
  • Nylon sheathed steel cable
  •  High visibility flag

SKYLIGHT / ROOF TRAP: GUARDRAIL WITH / WITHOUT BARRIER

  • No perforation of the membrane
  • Standard or custom size
  • Does not affect your facilities
  • No risk of rust

Our team can help you configure a solution adapted to your needs. Contact us today!

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