Wow, I think there were a few kids praying for a White Christmas this year.  If you live in the Mid West you know what I’m talking about.  Every now and then Mother Nature likes to remind us of the upper hand she has on us.  For those of you that have protected your homes with snow guards and are now worried about too much snow being held on your roof, this spot light is for you.

For those who live in areas where it is not uncommon to get a foot of snow in a single storm, the debate of how much snow to keep on your roof has always been an issue.  I guess it always will be because there is no quick and easy solution to accumulating snow loads on roofs.  With all of the options we now have for roofing applications and accessories there are definitely some benefits to all of these cool new products.  My personal opinion is to always protect what is under the roof eave.  We can always have our roof shoveled or cleared, but when a roof snow load releases we have no control over what damage it can do.

When I was a teenager I worked for my brother as a metal roof and gutter installer.  I will never forget one particular job we had in a ski resort town that is known for large snow falls.  As I was putting clips in a gutter adjacent to the house my brother was working directly under a large section of roof.  In our earlier years as installers we didn’t have much experience with damage from a releasing ice dam and didn’t think much of the 3 foot thick ice dam that lay over head.

As I worked in what was shaping up to be a beautiful sunny day I heard this rumbling that sounded as if the house was coming down.  I looked up to see my brother running as fast as he could away from the house.  I will never forget the picture of him running and the ice and snow that was falling at his heels as he desperately tried to get away.  I know my brother will never forget the feeling of escaping death and the home owner will probably never forget the damage caused to his beautiful Jaguar.

Your experience may not be as dramatic or as memorable, but if you never have one of these experiences then I can say I’ve done my job.  Sometimes we don’t see the damage until its bad enough that major repairs are required.  Some of the most expensive damage I’ve seen has been done from snow and ice packs sliding into other parts of the house and roof.  If you thought your roof was expensive the first time then don’t take a chance of having to replace because of sliding snow and ice.

If you are looking at snow guard products then I suggest Sno Shield Snow Guards.  We have more experience and knowledge than most manufacturers and we have put that knowledge and experience into our products.  I’m confident that if you compare our products side by side with others, you will find Sno Shields to be of a higher quality and a superior design.

I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas Season and wish you and yours a Happy New Years.

Anyone who has installed snow guards in winter months knows it can be a frustrating adventure.  Not only do you have to worry about the working conditions, good snow guard adhesives need 30 days above 50 degrees to cure properly.  If you have the opportunity to use clamp on snow guards then you should do so.  The one we would recommend is the Rib Guard clamp on snow guard.  They are much easier to install and can be installed anytime of the year. 

Before the design of clamp on snow guards, home owners and roofers had to penetrate the roof surface or resort to using adhesive in order to attach snow guards to a roof.  This is no longer the case.  The Rib Guard is a clamp on style snow guard that allows installation in any weather (although we don’t recommend climbing around on a metal roof during a lightning storm). The clamp on Rib Guard attaches to the standing seam rib of a metal roof. 

Using a clamp on style snow guard can save you money and enhance the look of your roof system.  Our Rib Guard clamp on snow guards are not only one of the best products on the market, they are also the most economical snow guard available. Rib Guard clamp on snow guards are economical, easy to install, and enhance the look of any roofing system with their sleek design.

Here is a short video demonstrating how to install our snow guards on your metal roof.  Hope this helps.

Not accounting for roof snow guards is usually one of the most common errors people make when installing a metal roof or re-roofing a home or business.  If you live in a snow or ice zone, be sure your property is protected by Sno Shield Snow Guards. 

Sno Shield Snow Guards are specifically designed to encompass aesthetics and strength.  We have patented the ability to cover our snow guards with the same material as your roofing application.  This ability allows us to match the color or your snow guards to the color of your metal roof. 

In this world of information overload, it can be difficult to find the right information to assist in purchasing the correct snow guards for your metal roof.  Don’t become overwhelmed by the many choices out there.  It is usually an easier process than it might first appear. Some companies want you to be confused with all the different roofing applications and which snow guard is right for each application so they can alter your buying behavior.  Don’t be bullied into the, “we were the first” therefore the best theory.  This is like saying, “I want to be using the first cell phone ever invented.”  Innovation is a good thing. 

If you are having snow and ice problems, don’t wait for a major disaster to happen before protecting your assets.  At Sno Shield we take the time to help you find the best snow guards for your metal roofing application, even if it means suggesting a different manufacturer.

Well it’s official. We have entered the world of blogging.  Here is a little information about us and our product.

We at Sno Shield are the inventors of the Sno Shield line of products.  Sno Shield’s line of products include snow guards for metal roofs and rib guards.  A rib guard is basically a snap on snow shield which makes installation of snow guards easier and faster.  We have more than 20 years of experience in the roofing industry and are heavily involved in the large, commercial construction market where snow guards are used extensively due to liability and property damage issues. We focus mainly on the “big-box” retail facilities, but we have experience with numerous roofing projects.  We have installed metal roofs for schools, medical facilities, and residential developments as well.  At Sno Shield we have installed various kinds of roofs in more states than most people probably travel in a lifetime. We have worked in every type of weather imaginable. We’ve seen and scrutinized just about every type of snow guard on the market and know what works and what does not when it comes to stopping snow from sliding off of metal roofs.