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SnoBar Galvanized Snow Rails for Standing Seam Metal Roofs (6 Foot)

$179.00
  • Availability: In Stock
  • For Panel Type: Standing Seam Metal Roof With Concealed Fastener
  • Clamp: Stainless Steel
  • Includes: 6' Bar, Mounting Clamps and Installation Hardware
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Standing Seam Profile Panel Compatibility

Standing Seam SnoBar® Snow Rails

  • Laboratory and Field-Tested for Over 30 Years

  • Can be Installed Any Time of the Year

  • Easy Installation Utilizes a Stainless-Steel "Drop-in Clamp"

  • Powder Coating Options Available

  • Includes 6' galvanized bar, stainless steel seam clamps, tek screws, and end caps.

Optional Ice Stoppers for SnoBar

IceStoppers mounted to the SnoBar® help prevent snow and ice from sliding under the bar. They are an important accessory to have installed in high-traffic areas. Optional stationary IceStoppers screw-fastened to the SnoBar®, versus slide-on Clips, eliminate the possibility of the stopper blowing upwards on the bar, thereby losing ice-stopping capability.

SnoBar® Installed No IceStoppers SnoBar® Installed With IceStoppers

The Galvanized Steel SnoBar Has a Lifetime Guarantee.

What sets this bar apart from other steel bars is the Gatorshield® coating, which provides 50% more galvanizing than any other tubing on the market. Because it is the best product for outdoor and extreme moisture environments, it will last as long as the roof—we guarantee it!

Standing Seam SnoBar Snow Rails Feature a Stainless Steel Seam Clamp

The patented stainless steel SnoBar® seam mounting clamp distinguishes this snow retention system from other snow rail systems. The SnoBar® clamp features a drop-in bar mounting bracket that eliminates feeding the clamps down the bar, as other snow rail products may require. Stainless steel is the obvious material choice for making a roof clamp for mounting snow rails. By nature, stainless steel is a noble metal with a much higher resistance to corrosion than aluminum.

The Shape of the Snow Bars Are Important

The SnoBar® snow rails have a square shape, which makes them more effective at preventing snow and ice from sliding down a sloped metal roof. In contrast, circular bars may be less effective at stopping snow and ice avalanches on a metal roof because snow and ice can easily pass through and ride up and over a round-shaped bar.

The First Patented Standing Seam Snow Rail System

The original standing seam snow bar product, SnoBar®, was initially named Sno Horse. In 1992, Don Drew and Dick Riddell invented the SnoBar® system, securing the industry's first patent for a clamp designed for standing seam roofs. SnoBar® is a groundbreaking snow bar product that earned the first patent for a roof clamp for mounting snow rails on standing seam metal roofing.

Standing Seam SnoBar Custom Design Available

We will provide a free custom design and quote for your SnoBar® system. Begin the process by submitting the Quote Request Form, or call us at 800-766-5291 with any questions. Submittal sample bar kits for 12- to 16-inch panels or sample bar kits for 18- to 24-inch panels are available for purchase.

Standing Seam SnoBar Submittal Documents

Clamp-On SnoBar® Important Disclaimer:

Do not install this snow retention system on isolated roof areas, just over doorways, stack pipes, chimneys, or partial roof sections. Upper roofs, if any, must not be allowed to shed snow and ice onto lower roof areas with snow bars. Before using this product on lower roof areas, all upper roof areas must have a snow retention system. Never install a snow bar system beyond where the end wall and overhang connect. Always obtain a manufacturer's quantity and spacing recommendation before purchasing and installing this product. The installer of this system must carefully follow the manufacturer's installation and spacing recommendations. Not following the manufacturer's spacing and installation recommendations may result in severe roof panel damage, personal injury, or even death.

The following warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. Recommendations for proper use of the product are based on tests believed to be reliable. Any goods proven to be defective due to materials will be replaced, or purchase price refunded, but in no event shall the manufacturer be responsible for damages in excess of the purchase price. User shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and assumes all risks of its use or handling. 1. All loads incurred by the SnoBar will be transferred to the panels. Therefore, proper panel attachment to substrate/structure is necessary to prevent roof panels from sliding under snow load. New and existing structures must be evaluated to insure they can withstand retained snow loads. (In instances where there is an overhang at the eave edge, it is imperative to make sure that the overhang can hold the accumulated loading, otherwise the first row of SnoBar should occur at the bearing wall.) 2. It is not recommended to place the SnoBar System in isolated areas such as doorways, vents and partial roof areas. Please call for special design considerations in those areas. 3. Consider whether your roof system and/or substrates (felts or membranes) run the risk of ice damming with the addition of this type of system. 4. The SnoBar Clamp System requires the roof panel to be a min. of 24 GA. steel and have a seam height of at least 1". Clamp spacing cannot exceed 24"O.C. Clamp spacing varies dependign on seam spacing (12" o.c. up to 42" o.c). Clamps should be placed at every seam, so that the load is distributed evenly to every roof panel. It is not recommended to use a clamp type system when the roof uses a seperate seam cover or batten. 5. The U-Bracket System requires a purlin or structural support beneath it to mount to. 6. No snow retention system is capable of retaining 100% of snow and ice from falling off the roof. 7. Designer/Arhitect, Installer, or Owner of the project should have knowledge of the local snow loads, climatic conditions, roof slope, roof orientation, and roof design prior to installing SnoBar. 8. After considering the above factors, the determine lineal feet of SnoBar required is based on length of panels, roof slope, snow loading and areas needing protection from falling snow. (Call SnoBlox-SnoJax for clamp and bar loading values.) 9. It is the sole responsibility fo the Designer/Architect, Installer, or Owner to assess the suitability of using the SnoBar System based on the above design considerations. SnoBlox-SnoJax or any or its subsidiaries, or Riddell & Company, Inc and Action Manufacturing are under no liability if failure occurs from improper installation, improper set screw torque, improper panel attachment, improper roof system installation, improper use of the SnoBar system or under designed system placement of the SnoBar system. This is a special-order item, thus All Sales are Final. Sorry, no returns accepted.
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  • 4
    SnoBar

    Posted by Kelly Fujikawa on Aug 14th 2023

    They were easy to install. Need snow now to see how well the work.

  • 5
    Couldn’t be happier!

    Posted by Edwin Weaver on Sep 28th 2021

    I was looking online for something to stop the snow and ice from building up on the edge of the roof but was not fond of screwing directly in to the sheet metal and this product seemed like the perfect solution! I ordered 2 six ft sections and the shipping was very fast. All the parts are heavy duty and clamping onto the roof seams was a breeze. I was thinking it was going to take me a few hours but I had the bars on in less than an hour and everything fit like a glove! The instructions were clear and complete with color photos and very professionally done. Fast shipping and excellent product. Definitely 5 stars from me!

  • 5
    Snoblox

    Posted by Flo dove on Jan 15th 2021

    Excellent product! And fast shipping as well. Easy to install.

SnoBar Snow Guards for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Standing Seam SnoBar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The original Flo-Coat product formed the basis for Gatorshield galvanized steel tubing. The manufacturers produce it using the same cutting-edge processing method as the original. They improve it by increasing the Western-grade pure zinc by 50%. Gatorshield galvanized steel tubing offers superior corrosion protection and the flexibility to be painted or powder-coated for aesthetic purposes. This cold-forming method lasts a long time and produces bars with more strength than its rivals. The product typically carries at least a 50ksi yield and 55ksi tensile strength.

An adequately designed snow rail system often requires multiple rows up the roof slope to distribute the weight uniformly. Variations in panel types, seam spacing, roof slopes, snow loads, and attachment methods can significantly impact a project's layout. Please fill out the SnoBar Quote Request Form to request a quote or consult our spacing guidelines charts for more information.

Black plastic endcaps that seal the ends of the bars are a component of the SnoBar system. Low-density polyethylene, with a service temperature of 150° F (66° C), is used to make these caps. They provide the bar with a clean, finished appearance while keeping pests, rodents, and the elements outside. When field cuts are necessary, two caps are needed per bar to assist in concealing the exposed cut edges on painted or powder-coated systems.

IceStoppers are an optional accessory available for standing seam rail systems. These essential add-ons are attached to the back of the bar without panel penetration, stopping low-lying snow and ice from sliding underneath the rails. IceStoppers are optional but highly recommended over areas with pedestrians or cars. It is possible to retrofit IceStoppers onto already installed rail systems. Systems with seam spacing of 17" or less require only 1 IceStopper per panel centered. Systems with seam spacing between 18 "-24" require 2 IceStoppers per panel spaced evenly. Panels wider than 24" seam spacing require 3 IceStoppers per panel spaced evenly. 

The SnoBar clamps for standing seam metal roofing feature cupped-tip stainless steel set screws that create a posi-lock attachment securing the snow rails in place. This proven set screw design offers superior strength without panel penetration. Our cupped tip set screws only require 90 in-lbs of torque (not foot-pounds) compared to the competition, which often requires up to 150 in-lbs of torque. Additionally, the SnoBar system installs on a screw-down metal roof by utilizing the ColorBracket and either our 2" Master Gripper Screws (for wood purlins) or our 1.5" Master Driller Screws (for metal purlins).

About SnoBar-ColorBar

In 1992, Don Drew and Dick Riddell invented SnoBar, the original standing seam-mounted snow rail, earning a patent the following year. The first version, Sno Horse, was installed by Jim Huff at Denver International Airport in 1992. Inspired by office desk name plates, he ingeniously created an aluminum bar with a channel that could accept a strip of colored metal in its face. This design evolved into ColorBar, featuring rapid installation with patented drop-in clamps. Roof clamps, available in stainless steel or aluminum, secure the bar to standing seam metal roofs, making SnoBar the longest-standing snow rail system. There is a SnoBar and ColorBar snow retention system for every sloped roof prone to snow slides. Both snow rails can be powder-coated to match your metal roof.

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