Are you planning to replace a roof and need a snow management solution, too? Fusion-Guard is a strong design that is available in galvanized cold rolled steel and pre-powder coated in Dark Bronze or Graphite Gray. Both colors compliment the natural and synthetic roof types Fusion-Guard was designed for. Explore the strength of Fusion-Guard, a Keep reading . . .
Tag: pipe-style snow guards
Pipe-style snow guards act as barricade systems, preventing large pieces of snow and ice from falling off a roof. Precision engineering is what makes Alpine SnowGuards’ pipe-style snow guards not only extremely durable, but beautiful as well.
Alpine’s Optimal Pipe-Style Snow Guard Layouts
Alpine has been designing, engineering and manufacturing snow guards since 1993. In that time, we have established snow guard layout recommendations based upon roofing experience, snow guard design and testing. Alpine’s ongoing collection of performance data facilitates better solutions and layout suggestions. This blog highlights the process for roofing professionals to receive layout recommendations for Keep reading . . .
Choosing the Right Clamp-to-Seam Snow Management Solution
Of all the metal roofing options available for residential roofing, metal standing seam is the best-selling. And, it’s no wonder! It can improve the value of your home up to 6% when compared to an asphalt shingled roof. You’ll recoup an average 90% of costs you put into a new standing seam roof if you Keep reading . . .
Snow Management Systems for Metal Roofing
Alpine SnowGuards’ wide variety of options and configurations for managing rooftop snow spans all roof types. However, here are snow management systems we designed specifically for metal roofing. Snow Guards for Metal Standing Seam Roofing Standing seam, or clamp-to-seam style, snow guards are designed specifically for use with metal standing seam roofs. They are available Keep reading . . .
Custom Snow Guard Solutions for Many Tile Configurations
For over 20 years, Alpine SnowGuards has designed, engineered, and tested snow management devices for many roof types. Throughout this time, hundreds of projects have required custom snow guards. Whether you seek a unique roof type or specific look, Alpine has custom snow guard solutions for many tile configurations. One of Alpine’s most commonly produced Keep reading . . .
Best Snow Guards for the New Generation of Synthetic Roofing Shingles
The best snow guards on the market to manage snow on synthetic roofing shingles, at least for residential applications, are Alpine SnowGuards’ Fusion-Guard and Alpine SnowGuards’ Snow Bird. There are other pipe-style snow guard options that are perfect for barricading large amounts of snow over the point of egress. To see more options, search snow Keep reading . . .
Fusion-Guard is the Ultimate Hybrid Snow Guard
Alpine SnowGuards launched a revolutionary new rooftop snow management system, Fusion-Guard, late in 2019. Response to the hybrid snow guard is overwhelmingly positive, especially from project engineers and roofing contractors. One-of-a-Kind Hybrid Snow Guard Pad-Style: a one-of-a-kind hybrid system designed by a roofer, for roofers. At its core, Fusion-Guard is a pad-style snow guard. Retrofit with Rods for Added Protection: Keep reading . . .
Retrofitting Fusion-Guard to Existing Slate Roofs
Last Tuesday, we officially launched our newest product, Fusion-Guard, a hybrid pad/pipe-style snow guard. We’re often asked all sorts of questions about our products, especially one like Fusion-Guard. It’s new to the industry and new all around. It’s the only one of its kind ever brought to market. A Question About our New Fusion-Guard I received Keep reading . . .
Snow Guard Evolution from 1981-1985: Part 1
Up until about 1980, my involvement with the hard roofing industry was primarily with the salvage, sales and distribution of “used roofing slate”. In the early 1980’s, my salvaged slate customers started calling to see if I’d be interested in installing the slate. The truth is, the thought had never occurred to me. I was happily Keep reading . . .
Snow Guards and Depression-Era Construction
For those involved in construction 2008-2012, we had a taste of what the 1930’s may have been like. This was the era we sometimes still refer to as the “Tool Belt Recession”. Many projects that were pending when the bottom dropped out were never started. Projects that were underway cut as many details as they Keep reading . . .