![]() ![]() "You get a wholesale price to buy 100 at a time, which is basically one house. "But the fact is that you can make money installing snow guards," replies McMullen. Others may believe it is more profitable to move on and install another gutter system at another home, rather than spending the time to put snow guards on a roof. Perhaps the reason for gutter companies' lack of awareness is because snow guards are mounted on the roof surface, so that installers regard the product as outside their territory. And second, homeowners who buy the products have a right to ask, 'Why didn't my gutter installer tell me about this problem?'" First, installers aren't very aware of snow guards. "On the other, we don't sell many snow guards to gutter companies. "For the residential market we sell most of our snow guards to homeowners, especially when the homeowner is having a problem with snow," reports McMullen. Public awareness of snow guards is increasing because a growing number of new products have been introduced. "But I think gutter installers also have an obligation to tell their customers about how to protect gutter systems from catastrophe," he believes. Home builders and their roofing contractors are in the know. Architects are learning the importance of specifying them. Paradoxically, though, McMullen has observed the gutter installers in general lack awareness about snow guards - even though "the number one reason for using them is to protect the gutters from being ripped off the roof." Homeowners are increasingly aware of snow guards. They don't anticipate snow and so they install gutters that aren't made as strong." In fact, sometimes it's the southern states that can have real problems. "All it takes is just one snow to ruin your whole investment in a gutter system. "Take a place like the Florida panhandle," he says. And to those who believe the guards are only for northern climates, McMullen says his company has sold its products in every state except Hawaii. Snow guards are a critical element in protecting gutters from damage, especially when a commercial building or home has a glossy coated metal or slate roof. will not be held liable for incorrect material quantity derived from and/or MetalRoofSnowGuards."How about a mass of snow and ice that avalanches off the roof and takes the whole gutter system with it," suggests Brion McMullen, president of SnoBlox-SnoJax, a maker of roof-mounted snow guards based in Lemoyne, Pa. In regards to spacing guidelines, quotations, and or layouts, Iceblox, Inc. The user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and assumes all risks of its use or handling. ![]() IceBlox Inc., d.b.a SnoBlox-Snojax, referred to hereafter as IceBlox, Inc., or any subsidiary brands or companies, is not responsible for estimates or purchases resulting from the erroneous or improper use of this page or . Always consult an architect or engineer for snow guard spacing recommendations. It is to be used only as a quick reference for estimating snow guard quantities and placement on roofs with less than 45 PSF ground snow load. manufactured or distributed products and components. This page may be used only for the purpose of developing plans, specifications and/or approval drawings for construction projects utilizing only IceBlox, Inc. Always consult with an architect or engineer for recommended snow guard placement for your project. This page should only be used only as a quick reference guide for estimating snow guard quantities and placement on roofs with less than 45 PSF ground snow load. Select your pitch below to get a general spacing guideline. Isolating snow guards on partial roof sections such as just over doorways or roof vents is not recommended. Structure, metal roof and snow retention system. AnĮvenly distributed snow load will preserve the long-term integrity of the actual The roof is not always enough protection against this dangerous condition. A row of guards placed along the eave or gutter edge of Loses its grip on a metal roof and begins a down-hill slide, everything in its Placement involves an overall spacing throughout the entire roofĪrea to keep snow and ice from shifting initially. Installed snow guard system can mitigate this condition. Roofing can create an extremely dangerous avalanche condition. World that receive winter precipitation, snow and ice on glossy coated metal ![]()
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