Metal

Only snow guards made of polycarbonate should be attached with adhesive. Our preferred glue, Surebond SB-190, etches itself into the material for the best possible hold. We never advise using adhesive to install metal pad-style snow guards. We offer a selection of metal snow guards that can be installed using clamps for standing seam panels or mechanical fasteners for screw-down panels.

The galvanized SnoBar, aluminum ColorBar, stainless steel SnowCatchers, and aluminum SnoCleats are all available in powder-coated finishes by special request. A physical sample must be delivered to us if a custom color match is desired. After a color has been selected, a custom quote will be provided. This process normally takes 1-2 business days. Production lead times for powder-coated orders are typically 3 to 4 weeks. Color-matched snow guards are not kept in stock. Customers looking for a quicker or more affordable solution can purchase these products with a mill finish and either spray paint them or have them coated locally. The ColorBar also features a face that accepts a 2” wide strip of flat metal roofing as an additional color-matching option.

NO! Any snow guard or rail system's primary function is to retain snow. NEVER use snow rails or snow guards as steps or tie-off points for fall protection. If you're searching for a quick and dependable fall prevention option, we suggest looking into the RidgePro.

If a snow rail system is installed correctly, roof leaks shouldn't occur. Be sure to pair our foam gaskets with screws that have neoprene washers. On rare occasions, some of our customers will choose to use neutral curing, cold weather silicone to outline the mounting bracket’s perimeter. But you are not required to complete this step.

When mounted on a standing seam roof, the SnoCleat RC and RCT snow guards, as well as the SnoBar and Colorbar rail systems, all come with cupped tip stainless steel set screws. These guards are held in place by a posi-lock attachment made possible by these set screws. Superior strength is provided by this tried-and-true set screw design without panel penetration. Unlike the competition, which requires up to 150 in-lbs of torque, our cupped tip set screws only require 90 in-lbs (not foot-pounds) of torque.