Mountain Specialty
Snow & Ice Control
Engineered snow and ice management for steep mountain roofs.
Aspen, Snowmass, and the upper Roaring Fork Valley see some of the heaviest residential snow loads in North America. Roofs here aren't just shedding rain — they're managing structural snow load, sudden snow shed off metal panels, ice damming at eaves, and the freeze-thaw cycling that destroys gutters and flashings over a single season.
Rocky Mountain Exteriors designs and installs snow guards, snow fence, heat tape, and ice-control systems engineered for actual Roaring Fork snow loads — not generic factory recommendations built around lowland assumptions. We also handle ice dam removal and roof clearing through the worst of the winter.
What we install
Snow & ice capabilities
Snow Guards & Snow Fence
Engineered snow-retention systems sized to actual Roaring Fork snow loads — protecting entries, walkways, vehicles, and roof penetrations from sudden snow shed.
Heat Tape Systems
Self-regulating heat cable installed in valleys, gutters, downspouts, and along eaves to keep critical drainage paths flowing through the freeze-thaw season.
Ice Dam Removal
Safe steam-based ice dam removal that won't damage roofing, flashings, or gutters — paired with diagnosis of the underlying ventilation or insulation issue.
Roof Clearing & Snow Rakes
Heavy-snow roof clearing for Aspen and Snowmass homes pushing structural snow-load limits, with crews trained to work safely on steep mountain roofs.
Ventilation & Insulation Fixes
Most chronic ice dams trace back to a cold-roof or attic-ventilation issue. We diagnose root causes and coordinate the fix with roof and trim work.
Integrated With New Roofs
Snow guard, snow fence, and heat-tape integration designed into every new metal or specialty roof we install — not bolted on after the fact.
Signs you need snow & ice work
If any of these are showing up at your home or building, the underlying issue is almost always solvable — and usually less expensive than the interior damage another winter will cause.
- Ice dams forming at eaves or in valleys every winter
- Icicles backing up behind gutters
- Snow sliding off a metal roof onto walkways, vehicles, or HVAC equipment
- Heat tape that doesn't work or never made it onto a new roof
- Bent or torn-off gutters from snow shed
- Water staining at the ceiling line where roof meets exterior wall
We'll assess the roof, document the conditions, and recommend a snow- and ice-control package matched to the building's pitch, materials, and elevation.
Active ice dam?
We respond fast during winter weather.
When ice damming is actively driving water inside, the priority is steaming it out safely and getting a tarp or temporary detail in place — then diagnosing the root cause once the building is dry. Our service team is set up for winter response across the Roaring Fork Valley.
- Steam-based ice dam removal — no roof damage
- Snow load assessment for heavy-snow events
- Emergency heat-tape installation
- Temporary water-control details until full repair
- Insurance-friendly documentation and photos
- Follow-up plan to prevent next winter's recurrence
Plan Snow & Ice Control
Send a quick note and one of our estimators will follow up. Prefer to talk? Call 970-945-8048.
- • Free consultations and no-pressure estimates
- • Serving Aspen, Glenwood Springs & the Roaring Fork Valley since 2008
- • Residential, commercial, specialty roofing, and custom metal fabrication