WindBar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A patented external purlin system, WindBar is mounted using our patented WindStopper foot and stainless steel, non-penetrating seam clamps. Once in place, a square bar spanning multiple clamps secures the Windstopper over the center of the panel. The Windstopper foot holds down the panel's center, limiting lift brought on by adverse wind pressure.
The WindBar adapts to various standing seam roof profiles and materials, ensuring compatibility with most standard roof configurations. In most cases, the standard stainless steel SnoBar clamp is adequate for mounting; however, use RoofClamp for bulb and T-Seam metal roof panels.
The installation of WindBar is a reasonably straightforward process. Full-color instructions come with your order. However, unless you have prior expertise climbing on steel roofs, we advise choosing a skilled, locally licensed general contractor or metal roofing contractor. Since we are the manufacturer, we neither install snow guards nor suggest any particular contractors. If you choose to do the work yourself, it may be advisable to spend money on shoes designed expressly for walking on roofs, such as those offered by Cougar Paw at www.cougarpaws.com. The RidgePro Roof Ridge Anchor is another fantastic device for mounting snow guards. IceBlox Inc. d.b.a. SnoBlox- Snojax does not assume liability for the installation process or recommendations of its products.
The WindBar's non-penetrating clamps and WindStoppers allow installation without drilling or modification of the roof before, during, or after the installation.
WindBar helps your building meet the ASCE 7-98 wind code guidelines. It increases a metal roof's wind uplift performance by up to 300%. WindBar is the industry's only system that prevents seam disengagement while preventing the panels' pillowing. Using the WindBar system, you can easily avoid most metal roofs.
The WindBar system typically has more rows than the most robust snow retention design. Therefore, it can function both ways. The fact that we trust WindBar on multiple Antarctic research sites is one of our proudest demonstrations of its efficiency for both purposes. With gusts up to 200 mph, Antarctica has Earth's highest sustained wind speeds.
