Snow Guards for Vicwest

Snow guards for Vicwest Building Products standing seam roof panels help control sudden rooftop snow and ice movement above entrances, walkways, parking areas, landscaping, equipment, and other vulnerable locations. Compatibility must match the exact Vicwest panel profile.

Compatible Vicwest standing seam snow retention options may include adhesive-mounted polycarbonate guards and compatible non-penetrating clamp-on systems, depending on the panel design.

Vicwest standing-seam and exposed-fastener panels require different snow-guard attachment methods.
Standing seam roofs should use compatible clamp-on or adhesive-mounted systems, not screw-down products that penetrate the panels.
Exposed-fastener panels may accept adhesive-mounted guards, screw-down guards, SnowCatcher products, PBR rail systems, or 2.67 corrugated systems, depending on panel geometry.
Batten-style standing seam panels are limited because the batten cover can prevent reliable clamp-on attachment.
Final product selection should always account for roof slope, panel width, snow load, run length, roof material, and layout requirements.

Important: Do not choose snow guards based only on appearance. A guard or rail system that works on one Vicwest Building Products profile may not work on another. Clamp-on systems are intended only for compatible standing seam profiles. Exposed-fastener panels may require adhesive bonding, mechanical fastening, PBR brackets, or panel-specific 2.67 corrugated mounting systems. An incorrect product or attachment method can reduce holding strength, increase leak risk, damage the roof panel, or cause premature system failure.

⚡ Vicwest Primary Quick Selection Guide

Use this overview for fast profile-level direction, then confirm the exact product fit in the full compatibility charts below.

Prestige 16, Prestige 20, TSR, and SR2 Insulated: Broad compatibility with adhesive-mounted polycarbonate guards and several non-penetrating clamp-on systems.
Marquis MQ450, Regency, and Tradition 100: Use the compatible adhesive-mounted polycarbonate guards shown in the standing seam chart. The listed clamp-on systems are not compatible.
Tradition 150: Compatible with adhesive-mounted guards and RCT-based RCB-3 or 2-bar systems. Standard RC attachments are not compatible.
COR78 and COR7826: Use the charted SnoCleat 2.67, SnoBar 2.67, or ColorBar 2.67 systems. Standard pad-style and PBR products are not compatible with these corrugated profiles.
Barnmaster BM32, CL3035 / CL435, and CL439: Broad compatibility with adhesive-mounted and screw-down polycarbonate guards, SnoCleat PBR, SnoBar PBR, and ColorBar PBR. SnoJax I requires screw-down installation.
CL4012 / Grand Rib GR30R: Obtain and test product samples before ordering. Available panel dimensions do not provide enough information to confirm fit without a physical test.
Double-M DM31 and Victoria VIC32: Sample testing is required before selecting the charted pad-style guards or PBR systems. The 2.67 corrugated products are not compatible.
SuperVic SV30 and UltraVic UV36: Compatible with selected adhesive-mounted and screw-down polycarbonate guards, along with SnoCleat PBR, SnoBar PBR, and ColorBar PBR. Check the full chart because larger pad-style models are not compatible.
HR Series HR3 and HR5: Avoid screw-down products on these insulated panels. Test-fit the charted adhesive-mounted polycarbonate guards before ordering.

About Vicwest Building Products Roofing Systems

Vicwest Building Products manufactures metal roofing and cladding for residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. Its range includes concealed-fastener standing seam panels, exposed-fastener ribbed panels, corrugated profiles, and insulated roof systems. Because these designs differ significantly, match compatibility to the specific Vicwest panel rather than the manufacturer name alone.

Snow Retention Solutions for Vicwest Building Products Roofing

Standing seam roofs generally require non-penetrating clamp attachments when the seam accepts them or adhesive-mounted polycarbonate guards where the panel provides a suitable bonding surface. Exposed-fastener roofs may allow mechanical fastening through low, flat areas into adequate structure. Vicwest corrugated panels also use purpose-built 2.67 systems. The charts use ‘YES’ for compatible products, ‘NO’ for incompatible products, ‘*YES’ for compatible products that require a specific attachment configuration, and ‘*Sample Test’ where a physical fit test is required.

Important: Do not install screw-down snow guards through concealed-fastener standing seam panels. Seam geometry, batten caps, striations, roof material, slope, snow load, and roof length all affect product selection.

Snow Guards for Vicwest Standing Seam Roof Panels

The standing seam group covers Marquis MQ450, Prestige 16, Prestige 20, Regency, TSR, Tradition 100, Tradition 150, and SR2 Insulated. Seam shape, batten caps, rib geometry, and striations determine which adhesive or clamp-on systems you can use.

Standing seam warning: Never install screw-down snow guards through concealed-fastener standing seam panels.

For detailed panel descriptions and installation guidance, read Snow Guards for Vicwest Building Products Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels.

	Marquis MQ450	Prestige 16	Prestige 20	Regency	TSR	Tradition 100	Tradition 150	SR2 Insulated
IceJax I	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
IceJax II	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Ecojax	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
SnoBlox Deuce	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
SnoBlox Ace	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Snojax II	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
SnowBreaker	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
SnoBar Standing Seam	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO	YES
ColorBar Standing Seam	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO	YES
SnoBar RCB-3	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	*YES	YES
ColorBar RCB-3	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	*YES	YES
SnoBar 2-Bar	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	*YES	YES
ColorBar 2-Bar	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	*YES	YES
SnoCleat RC	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO	YES
SnoCleat RCT	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO	YES	YES

All eight standing seam profiles accept the charted adhesive-mounted polycarbonate products.

Marquis MQ450, Regency, and Tradition 100 have batten or seam configurations that prevent the listed clamp-on systems from attaching correctly. Prestige 16, Prestige 20, TSR, and SR2 Insulated show the broadest clamp-on compatibility.

The asterisk for Tradition 150 identifies systems that require the RCB-3 bracket and RoofClamp RCT attachment. RoofClamp RC-based systems do not fit this T-seam profile.

Snow Guards for Vicwest Exposed-Fastener Roof Panels

This section covers COR78, COR7826, Barnmaster BM32, CL3035 / CL435, CL4012 / Grand Rib GR30R, CL439, Double-M DM31, SuperVic SV30, UltraVic UV36, Victoria VIC32, HR Series HR3, and HR Series HR5. The correct product depends on usable flat space, rib spacing, underlying structure, and whether the panel can safely accept mechanical fasteners.

For complete panel details and installation notes, read Snow Guards for Vicwest Building Products Exposed Fastener Metal Roof Panels.

	7/8 Corrugated 34.58 COR78	7/8 Corrugated 26.66 COR7826	Barnmaster BM32	CL3035 / CL435	CL4012 / Grand Rib GR30R	CL439
IceJax I Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
IceJax I Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
IceJax II Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
IceJax II Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
Ecojax Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
Ecojax Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoBlox Deuce Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoBlox Deuce Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoBlox Ace Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoBlox Ace Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
Snojax I Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
Snojax II Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
Snojax II Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnowBreaker Screw Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnowBreaker Glue Down	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoCleat PBR	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoCleat 2.67	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO
SnoBar PBR	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
ColorBar PBR	NO	NO	YES	YES	*Sample Test	YES
SnoBar 2.67	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO
ColorBar 2.67	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO

	Double-M DM31	SuperVic SV30	UltraVic UV36	Victoria VIC32	HR Series HR3	HR Series HR5
IceJax I Screw Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
IceJax I Glue Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
IceJax II Screw Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	NO	NO
IceJax II Glue Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
Ecojax Screw Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
Ecojax Glue Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
SnoBlox Deuce Screw Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
SnoBlox Deuce Glue Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
SnoBlox Ace Screw Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	NO	NO
SnoBlox Ace Glue Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
Snojax I Screw Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
Snojax II Screw Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	NO	NO
Snojax II Glue Down	*Sample Test	NO	NO	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
SnowBreaker Screw Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
SnowBreaker Glue Down	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	*Sample Test	*Sample Test
SnoCleat PBR	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
SnoCleat 2.67	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
SnoBar PBR	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
ColorBar PBR	*Sample Test	YES	YES	*Sample Test	NO	NO
SnoBar 2.67	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
ColorBar 2.67	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO

*Sample Test: Obtain and test a single product before ordering a complete system to verify fit on the specific panel.

COR78 and COR7826 use SnoCleat 2.67, SnoBar 2.67, or ColorBar 2.67 on the high corrugations. Those systems do not fit the other profiles in this chart.

Barnmaster BM32, CL3035 / CL435, CL4012 / Grand Rib GR30R, and CL439 may support adhesive-mounted or screw-down products as shown. Mechanical fasteners must engage adequate structure beneath the panel.

Double-M DM31 and Victoria VIC32 require sample testing for the charted products. SuperVic SV30 and UltraVic UV36 accept the compatible adhesive, screw-down, and PBR options shown.

HR3 and HR5 are insulated assemblies, so the chart excludes screw-down products and calls for sample testing of adhesive-mounted options.

Vicwest Snow Guard Buying Checklist

Confirm the exact Vicwest panel name before selecting a product.
Identify the roof type: standing seam, exposed fastener, corrugated, or insulated.
Verify the attachment method: adhesive, screw-down, clamp-on, PBR bracket, or 2.67 corrugated bracket.
Check the ground snow load and use a system appropriate for the project conditions.
Request a full-roof layout instead of protecting only isolated areas.
Order a sample or single unit whenever the chart calls for a test fit.

Related Resources

Need Help Identifying Your Vicwest Building Products Panel?

If you are not sure which Vicwest Building Products panel you have, carefully compare the panel profile, review the two detailed Vicwest Building Products blog posts linked above, and order a single test-fit unit before committing to a full project. For project-specific help, contact SnoBlox-Snojax at support@snojax.com or call 1-800-766-5291.

Do you have a metal roof from a different manufacturer?

Visit our "Snow Guard Compatibility by Roof Manufacturer" resource page for detailed information on which snow guards and snow retention systems are compatible with your metal roof.

Compatibility Guidance Note

SnoBlox-Snojax bases the compatibility information presented in this guide on product testing and field experience with Vicwest Building Products metal roof panel profiles. Panel manufacturers periodically update profile specifications, and individual project variables, such as seam condition, coating type, and installation method, can affect outcomes. Customers should confirm current panel specifications directly with Vicwest Building Products and contact SnoBlox-Snojax with project-specific questions before ordering.