How Much Snow Load Can Gutters Handle Before They Fail?
Executive Summary Most homeowners assume gutters are strong enough to handle whatever winter throws at them. In reality, gutters are designed to carry rainwater—not heavy snow and ice. When snow builds up on a roof or when ice dams form along the edge of the roof, the weight can pull gutters away from the house, bend them, or even cause them to collapse. One of the biggest hidden risk factors is clogged gutters filled with leaves or debris before winter begins. When gutters are blocked, melting snow from the roof cannot drain properly. Instead, the water collects in the gutter, […]
