Snow Guards & Snow Retention for BETCO Inc

The correct system depends on roof length, pitch, and snow load. SnoBlox-Snojax typically recommends snow bars for longer roof runs or heavy snow regions. In contrast, individual snow guards are used to break up snow movement and distribute loads across the roof surface.

Install SnoBlox‑Snojax snow guards in a staggered pattern above the eave rather than lining them up in a single straight row at the roof edge. Proper snow guard spacing layouts distribute snow loads across multiple rows to improve retention performance and reduce stress on the roof system.

Installation depends on the product type, but mechanically attached SnoBlox‑Snojax exposed‑fastener snow retention systems fasten directly into structural members, such as purlins or decking, to ensure reliable load transfer and long‑term performance.

SnoBlox‑Snojax spacing depends on the panel type, roof pitch, panel length, and the snow loads in your region. Installers typically determine the layout using project‑specific snow retention guidelines rather than relying on uniform spacing.

Snow guard failures often occur when installers don’t run enough rows of snow guards up the roof, space the guards too far apart by skipping seams, or use a system that isn't compatible with the BETCO panel profile. SnoBlox‑Snojax recommends using multi‑row layouts on longer panel runs and panel‑compatible attachment methods to distribute snow loads evenly up the roof and improve long‑term performance.