Snow Guards Keep Snow On Metal Roofs

Snow Guards Keep Snow On Metal Roofs BUILDINGS New Techniques Snow and ice buildup on metal roofs can be a safety issue for property and people if sheets suddenly slide off at once S-5! tackled this problem by developing its roof-mounted snow retention fences for metal rooftops Snow retention systems increase friction between the snow and the roof allowing it to evacuate in a controlled manner Rob Haddock CEO and S-5! founder and inventor of their unique clamping system says the company’s continuous horizontal snow fence is assembled laterally across a roof at or near the eaves Depending on conditions it may also be repeated in parallel rows up the slope of the roof For accurate installation it’s important to determine the right type of snow fences and best spacing based on roof pitch load and climate plus choose a design engineered to resist the forces that’ll try to rip fences from their mounting S-5! Snow Guards are easily installed by either fastening non-corrosive clamps or brackets to the roof ribs or to the roof itself using self-tapping metal screws Rails secure to this hardware with screws or nuts and bolts Other considerations include verifying metal compatibility and matching the corrosion resistance to the panel material and color With penetrative applications it’s important to confirm the chemistry and longevity of any sealant “Our product is non-corrosive and lasts the life of a roof ” says Fiona Maguire-O’Shea S-5! Public Relations Representative “It’s used on homes commercial buildings airports warehouses and farm buildings throughout the world ” Since each roof is unique S-5! suggests interested customers contact them directly or through their nationwide distributors for pricing availability and choice of optimal products The Snow Guards are manufactured in Texas Contact: FARM SHOW Followup S-5! 12730 Black Forest Rd Colorado Springs Colo 80908 ph 888-825-3432; info@s-5 com; www s-5 com

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