Snow/Ice Guards
Ice and Snow Guards
Why use Snow and Ice Guards
Metal roofs have many advantages, among them long life and near imperviousness to damage by hail and wind. They are also non-flammable—an increasingly important virtue in areas where wildfires are a danger. Metal roofs can greatly reduce the likelihood of a home catching fire from falling embers.
There is one con with metal roofing systems though. They are prone to snow build-up that can suddenly break loose in a massive slide that covers anything below the roofline—including patio furniture, air conditioner compressors, and other valuable items.
Unlike shingle roofs, metal roofs have a smooth surface that does not provide any resistance to keep snow from sliding off. In addition, metal roof systems absorb heat from the sun, warming the surface in a way that lubricates the layer of snow and causes it to slide off easier and faster. The danger here is not only possible property damage, but physical injury if a person happens to be standing below the edge of the roof when a huge mass of snow breaks loose. Many tons of snow can bury anything in its way, and can even smother people or pets.
Snow and Ice Guards Systems
In order to provide you with the best ice and snow guard solutions we install brands we have used for years, including our own in-house snow and ice guard.
SKYPRODUCTS
With a wide variety of styles and designs, Skyproducts offers solutions for all situations. Do you need a low-cost option? The SnoFence is a great option. Need a heavy-duty guard? The X-Gard 2.0 might be perfect. The diversification of designs and styles makes Skyproducts a great choice for controlled snow evacuation.
VIC WEST & IDEAL
The 1 bar, 2 bar and 3 bar snow guards are designed for use with a variety of roofing types, including steel, asphalt shingle, wood shake, and synthetic slate. They come in two styles: tube-type and individual, more unobtrusive, which can also be used residentially. Snow guards are made of durable G90 galvanized steel and are easy to install, aesthetically designed to complement roofing. They can be installed easily and protect people, property, and landscaping from the potential dangers of sudden slides of snow and ice off of roofs, in addition to helping reduce snow build-up inside gutters. They are available in a natural finish or in a wide range of colors
SNO-GEM
The Sno Gem snow guards are made of UV-stabilized polycarbonate with a unique prismatic design to effectively suspend the snow until it melts under sunlight. Developed by the most experienced professionals in architectural sheet metal, these guards maintain a clean appearance free from rust or stains and retain toughness in extreme climate conditions. They can be matched with all standard metal roof colours and come in a wide range of custom colours, with the colour throughout the product for long-lasting vibrancy.
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