What are snow guards, and why might your residential or commercial roof need a snow retention system? In this blog post, we explain how snow guards work, the risks of uncontrolled snow and ice buildup, and why installing a proper snow retention system can help protect your property, landscaping, and pedestrians below.

Standing seam metal roofs come in different panel profiles, and each profile affects how snow guards and snow fence systems attach and perform. Seam height and geometry determine clamp selection and load distribution. Proper snow retention design considers panel type, roof slope, snow load, and roof length to ensure snow is controlled safely and evenly without damaging the roof.

Historical evidence and history of the earliest snow guards used on roofs. Metal snow guards then were manufactured in the late 1800's and evolved into the snow guards manufactured by Ice Control Engineering, Inc snow guards since 2008.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

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Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Snow retention systems protect people, property, and the roof itself.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.

Practical guidance for snow retention systems and rooftop safety.