Simple Safeguards Protect Rubb Shelters from Heavy Snow and Winds

For the most part, Rubb shelters (Models THA, THB, and THX) do not require a lot of attention from their owners. Although not designed to the specific snow and wind loads of our building range products, these simple shelters have been destruction tested at our factory to ensure their reliability in the field. Simply stated, once the structure is erected and all the connections are tight, owners can expect many years of service from these durable products with little required preventive maintenance.

One area that Rubb shelter owners do need to pay attention to concerns significant weather events: specifically, high wind speeds and heavy snow loads.

Winds in excess of 50 mph or greater can occur year-round in many climates, however, simple precautions will highly reduce the risk of any damage to the building. When high winds are predicted, check your shelter(s) for loose connections and make sure all doors are secured and properly latched. Do this in advance of a storm and the shelter should weather the storm well.

Heavy snow loads pose another challenge for Rubb shelter owners, but with proper attention, this can also be overcome. Generally speaking, snow build up on the roof will tend to slide off the building naturally as the PVC membrane is very slick. However, there are times when heavy wet snow and/or ice may accumulate on the roof membrane and will need to be removed. Should this occur, pushing on the inside of the roof with a broom will loosen up the snow and cause it to slide off the shelter.

Unlike competing products, Rubb shelters are built with the same hot-dipped galvanized frame, outstanding PVC membrane and commitment to quality manufacturing as our above-code building range products. Pay attention to heavy wind and snow and these versatile shelters will last for a long time.