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When is it Good to Use a Two-Pipe Snow Guard System? Blog Feature

When is it Good to Use a Two-Pipe Snow Guard System?

Posted by Jessica Haddock on Feb 16, 2018 3:37:58 PM

Is a Bigger Snow Guard Better?

There is a common perception that “more is better”, such as “two pipes are better than one” and “three are better than two”. Many believe that because a snow bank is very deep, it should have a taller snow guard system—with more cross-members.

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof clamps, rooftop equipment

Why is it a Bad Idea to Put Snow Guards Over Doorways on a Metal Roof? Blog Feature

Why is it a Bad Idea to Put Snow Guards Over Doorways on a Metal Roof?

Posted by Jessica Haddock on Jan 17, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Often, we are asked to provide localized snow guards and systems (snow retention systems) over an entranceway or several of them rather than protecting the entire eave line of a standing seam metal roof. In limited cases this can be done, but extreme caution is advised.

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof clamps

Knowing Your Metal Roof Profile When Installing Snow Guards

Posted by Jessica Haddock on Sep 12, 2017 1:20:01 PM

Any snow retention system is a life-safety and property protection application. If the system were to fail, tons of snow could suddenly be released onto anything below, threatening personal safety and property. For this reason, any system should be appropriately engineered to the specifics of the project to ensure that it does not structurally fail. Surprisingly, few (if any) vendors who manufacture provide adequate technical data to do this. 

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof clamps, standing seam metal roof

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