Snow Guards

Adhesive mounting is only recommended for polycarbonate snow guards.The glue etches itself to the plastic to achieve maximum holding strength.

All plastic snow guards are not created equal. We only use 100 percent virgin, UV stabilized polycarbonate, manufactured in the USA. Our polycarbonate snow guards may lose clarity over time but very rarely yellow.

Our test results show that metal and polycarbonate have similar test results. Please see our test results page in the resources tab. Many times, the decision is more aesthetic than strength based for our customers. Only polycarbonate snow guards can be adhesive mounted on standing seam roofs.

Only the SnowBreaker can be used with 3M double sided tape. Because of its shape, it breaks up the snow and ice rather than holding it in place. Double sided tape is never a recommended attachment method for snow guards whose intended purpose is to hold snow and ice on the roof surface. We consider 3M tape to be a temporary solution ONLY for use with the SnowBreaker when weather conditions are not favorable for the adhesive curing time.

Bar systems are a strong solution for any roofing project, but in locations where the Ground Snow Load is more than 45psf they are the only recommended solution. A properly designed snow retention system will normally consist of multiple rows up the slope of the roof regardless of type. A snow rail system may require less rows, but can sometimes cost more than pad style snow guards.