![]() We’ve put together a quick video to show viewers some examples. But as S-5! has witnessed countless times over the years, adhesive-mounted snow guard systems generally fail long before the roof does. So, obviously a snow retention device must actually remain on the roof – for the life of the roof. Keep Snow on the RoofĪ snow guard system’s number one purpose is to hold snow back and allow it to leave the roof slowly, (in small amounts or as melt water). When compared with our mechanically attached products, load test failure data has shown it can take up to 10 adhered parts to equal the strength of just one row of our ColorGard ® system. In bright sunlight, they are highly reflective, so they tend to glow like light bulbs.īeyond aesthetics, the progressively low failure load of plastic snow guards requires an over-populated (polka-dotted) design on the roof to prevent failure. Manufactured with petroleum derivatives, oils and plasticizers leach out of the material and cause the guards to yellow over time. Less Conspicuous?Ĭlear plastic snow guards are a misnomer in name too. The bond weakens over time and when it fails, the guard can rip away paint and protective roof coatings, potentially leading to corrosion. Snow Guards for Metal RoofsĪt S-5!, we don’t recommend installing adhesive-mounted snow guards on metal roofs. From both an economic and design perspective, glued on plastic snow guards typically have low holding strength and are unable to handle harsh weather-related elements. With the newest update to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 that addresses snow guards “for a guard to be considered effective in retaining snow, it must be constructed of horizontal rails with a minimum diameter of 25 mm spaced no more than 100 mm apart”. Structural Commentaries (User’s Guide – NBC 2015: Part 4 of Division B), it is important to work with a company who can provide a proper snow guard solution for your specific roof! Sky Products Ltd recommends S-5! products as they have been rigorously tested in both laboratory and field conditions. Sky Products Ltd has been a proud stocking distributor of S-5! since 2010 and since then has grown to be the number one source in Canada for anything S-5!. will not be held liable for incorrect material quantity derived from and/or MetalRoofSnowGuards.Reposted with permission – original post can be found at Sky Products Ltd and S-5! Metal Roof Attachments. In regards to spacing guidelines, quotations, and or layouts, Iceblox, Inc. The user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and assumes all risks of its use or handling. IceBlox Inc., d.b.a SnoBlox-Snojax, referred to hereafter as IceBlox, Inc., or any subsidiary brands or companies, is not responsible for estimates or purchases resulting from the erroneous or improper use of this page or . Always consult an architect or engineer for snow guard spacing recommendations. It is to be used only as a quick reference for estimating snow guard quantities and placement on roofs with less than 45 PSF ground snow load. manufactured or distributed products and components. This page may be used only for the purpose of developing plans, specifications and/or approval drawings for construction projects utilizing only IceBlox, Inc. Always consult with an architect or engineer for recommended snow guard placement for your project. This page should only be used only as a quick reference guide for estimating snow guard quantities and placement on roofs with less than 45 PSF ground snow load. Select your pitch below to get a general spacing guideline. ![]() Isolating snow guards on partial roof sections such as just over doorways or roof vents is not recommended. Structure, metal roof and snow retention system. ![]() AnĮvenly distributed snow load will preserve the long-term integrity of the actual The roof is not always enough protection against this dangerous condition. A row of guards placed along the eave or gutter edge of Loses its grip on a metal roof and begins a down-hill slide, everything in its Placement involves an overall spacing throughout the entire roofĪrea to keep snow and ice from shifting initially. Installed snow guard system can mitigate this condition. Roofing can create an extremely dangerous avalanche condition. World that receive winter precipitation, snow and ice on glossy coated metal
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