Snow: A Silent Threat to Your Roof
While snow looks beautiful, it is incredibly heavy. A single cubic meter of wet snow can weigh up to 800 kg! For flat roofs typical of industrial buildings and office blocks in Budapest, this poses a serious risk.
The Dangers of Accumulated Snow
- Structural Collapse: The most severe consequence. Older roofs may not meet modern load-bearing standards.
- Ice Dams: Melting snow refreezes at the roof edge, blocking drainage. This forces water to back up under the roofing material, causing leaks.
- Water Damage: As snow melts, it finds every microscopic crack in your waterproofing.
- Falling Hazards: Snow and ice sliding off sloped roofs or ledges endanger pedestrians and parked cars below.
Why Professional Removal?
Clearing a roof is dangerous work.
- Fall Protection: Slick, icy surfaces are treacherous. We use full fall-arrest systems.
- Proper Tools: Using metal shovels can damage the roof membrane. We use plastic, roof-safe tools.
- Strategic Removal: We remove snow in a balanced way to prevent uneven loading on the structure.
When to Call Us
Do not wait for the roof to creak!
- If snow depth exceeds 20-30 cm.
- If ice dams are visible.
- After a heavy storm followed by rain (which adds immense weight).
Protect your property this winter with Astro Alpin's certified snow removal services.