What is important when choosing a snow guard system?
The height and shape of the face of a snow guard determines its ability to hold back layers of ice and snow. A snow guard needs to be mounted in the lowest portion of a roofing panel where the snow and ice actually moves. A flat, non-pointed surface should stand at least the height of the seam, creating a connected field, to hold snow and ice stationary until it can melt off safely. On a standing seam floating type roof, the snow guard should only be mounted with adhesive. This mounting method does not restrict normal thermal expansion and contraction of floating metal roof panels. It also provides a release feature that prevents panel damage. This completely eliminates any potential impairment to the seams.
