IceJax I

NO! Regardless of the system you select, we never recommend installation in remote locations like above HVAC systems, vent pipes, garage doors, or just above entryways. A snow rail or snow guard system must span the entire length of the roof for optimum weight distribution, and it frequently calls for multiple rows up the slope. 

The IceJax 1 comes with two molded starter points near the face of the guard on each side. This snow guard offers installation options for both ridged panels and flat metal roofing styles. When using self-tapping screws, like our Master Grippers or Master Drillers, pre-drilling may be helpful but is not required.

We make our clear snow guards from 100% virgin polycarbonate produced in the USA, unlike many of our competitors who source their inexpensive plastics from overseas. Thirty times more powerful than acrylic, polycarbonate plastic is robust and highly resilient. Our polycarbonate's UV stabilization prevents the guards from becoming brittle over time.

Approximately 10 of our larger polycarbonate snow guards and 20–25 of our smaller models, including the IceJax 1, can be attached with the Surebond SB–190 adhesive. Please be aware that depending on the user's application, this can vary.

For polycarbonate snow guards, such as the IceJax 1, the Surebond SB-190 adhesive requires approximately 28 days at 50 degrees Fahrenheit to fully cure. Temporary temperatures below that threshold may prevent the curing process from progressing and may increase the amount of time required for a complete cure. After 45 minutes, rain should not prevent the adhesive from curing.

Not all plastic snow guards are created equal. We only utilize virgin, UV-stabilized polycarbonate made in the USA. Our polycarbonate snow guards may lose some of their clarity with time, but rarely amber.