WindBar

Image illustrates the dangers of high winds on metal roofs. WindBar could have prevented this panel damage and subsequent interior water damage.

Prevent Wind Damage While Reducing Metal Roof Wind Noise By Up to 95%!

Coastal winds, micro bursts, hurricanes, and tornadoes cause millions of dollars in metal roof damage every year. WindBar is a patented, external purlin system mounted with stainless steel, non-penetrating seam clamps and our patented WindStopper foot. Once installed, a square bar spans between clamps, and the Windstopper is attached to the bar over the middle of the panel. The Windstopper foot holds down the middle of the panel, preventing lift caused by negative wind pressure.

Engineered to increase a metal roof's wind uplift performance by up to 300%. This is the industry's only system that prevents seam disengagement while also preventing pillowing of the panels. Metal roof damage can now easily be avoided with the use of the WindBar system.

WindBar is designed to help your building meet the new tougher ASCE 7-98 wind code guidelines. WindBar can also be designed as part of a full snow retention system for additional protection from sliding snow and ice, all in one easy to install system.

WindBar is a custom designed system based on your project specific requirements. Once we receive your completed Quote Request Form, your system will be custom designed and a formal quote will be prepared including freight costs. This design service is free and there is zero obligation or pressure to buy!

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The image above shows the WindBar system installed on a test panel during ASTM E-1592 wind tunnel testing.

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WindBar in use on the Lincoln County Justice Center In high winds, the noise from the metal roof panels slapping the deck on the Lincoln County Justice Center was deafening. WindBar was the solution!

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WindBar Galvanized Finish for Standing Seam (6 Foot)

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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 is used to secure 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.

Yes, the WindBar is designed to be adaptable to various standing seam roof profiles and materials, ensuring compatibility with most standard roof configurations. In most cases, the standard stainless steel SnoBar clamp can be used for mounting, however the RoofClamp can also be utilized for bulb and T-Seam metal roof panels.

The installation of WindBar is a fairly straightforward process. Full-color instructions are included with our systems. However, unless you have prior expertise climbing on steel roofs, we advise choosing a skilled local 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 to utilize when 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 prior to, during, or after the installation.

Yes, WindBar is designed to help your building meet the ASCE 7-98 wind code guidelines. Engineered to increase a metal roof's wind uplift performance by up to 300%., WindBar is the industry's only system that prevents seam disengagement while also preventing pillowing of the panels. Metal roof damage can now easily be avoided with the use of the WindBar system.

The WindBar system will typically have more rows than even the most robust snow retention design. It can therefore function both ways. The fact that WindBar is trusted on multiple Antarctic research sites is one of our proudest demonstrations of its efficiency for the two purposes. With gusts up to 200 mph, Antarctica has the highest sustained wind speeds of any continent.

WindBar

Prevent Wind Damage While Reducing Metal Roof Wind Noise By Up to 95%!

WindBar Galvanized Finish for Standing Seam (6 Foot)

The WindBar’s non-penetrating clamps and WindStoppers allow installation without drilling or modification of the roof prior to, during, or after the installation.