WWFD? (What Would FABO DO??)

67Dart273 said
Metal roofs............the heater disclaimer MIGHT be because the metal is one roof material that will simply absorb and dissipate the heat. Might not be very effective "but I don't know"

How big are the verticals? Looks to me like they are quite small and sparse compared to the joists. No idea the money you have/ want to spend, you might consider adding some more joists AKA trusses supported by added verticals. It could get expensive.

No idea the snow loads you see, you might plan on shoveling it. FALL ARREST HARNESSES!!! SAFETY ROPES!!!

I did end up shoveling it that night it started to fail. It wasnt that bad but not really meant for standing on. The uprights are 2"x2", about 4.5' apart, and the rafters are 9" 'C' channel. Im not made of money but the thing cost $3600 to start and my time. So I feel like $100 to keep it from collapsing is worth it.......I may have a situation that I cant get up there to shovel and then Im at the mercy of some other entity be it hire it out or mother nature. It is much sturdier since the header/bolt upgrade (the header over the door is now doubled and run full distance vs the manufacturers 'split beam' design...), but the pier blocks and distance spanned are subject to scrutiny. I did not want to have a post in the middle of the drive.

Well, thanks for all the advice, I will chew on this for a second.