We’ve all seen it – snow and ice falling from a rooftop, crashing to the ground below. There are countless videos online showing the occurrence (and the result of) a roof avalanche – none seeming to end well. Cars are destroyed, landscaping crushed, and most importantly, anyone in nearby proximity to the building on the Keep reading . . .
Author: Brian Stearns
Snow Management for Standing Seam Roofing: Spotlight on ASG4025 & ASG4025-Mini
Of all the residential metal roofing options available today, metal standing seam is the best-selling. And it’s no wonder. A metal standing seam roof can increase the resale value of your home by up to 6% when compared with an asphalt shingled roof. And that’s not all. If you sell your home, you’ll recoup 80% Keep reading . . .
SnowMax: Strongest Snow Management System on the Market
Not familiar with our back story? Alpine SnowGuards was founded by a former roofer who started his career in the 1970’s. Why is this important? He knows maintaining roof integrity is first and foremost. His 40+ years’ of hands-on expertise and our talented team have helped our employee-owned company become the industry leader in rooftop Keep reading . . .
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
A lot of people ask us how Alpine SnowGuards got our start and made our mark in the snow management industry. Often we “make a long story short”. But we feel it’s important to know where our innovations came from. An Alpine SnowGuard innovation is the PD10 SnowGuard, the goose that laid the golden egg. Keep reading . . .
Snow….Already?
Winter. For me, winter means stoking the wood stove, comfy womfies on early every night, driving white-knuckled, snowball fights, sledding, hot chocolate, skiing, ice fishing, and Christmas. It also means outlooks, predictions, forecasts, and people everywhere wanting to know who’s going to get the BIG winter storms during the 2017/2018 season. The leaves are already Keep reading . . .
Project Photo Series: Spotlight on PP235LS
I think probably the coolest thing about my job here at Alpine SnowGuards is the interaction and partnerships we have with our clients. I don’t mean that in a broad, general sort of way, I mean truly, real connections. Maybe it’s because I’m an extrovert. Maybe it’s because I love meeting new people. Maybe it’s Keep reading . . .
Pad-Style Snow Guards: Historical. Timeless. Traditional. Classic.
You’ve seen pad style snow guards grace the rooftops of many buildings. But, did you know they offer a great source for snow management? They also lend a classic look to any roof. It’s true! With such a diversified product line, we can provide the right pad-style snow guard for your roof and individual taste. Keep reading . . .
5 Reasons You Can’t Miss Western Roofing Expo
In just 11 days, Alpine SnowGuards will be in Las Vegas, exhibiting at Western Roofing Expo 2017. This will be the first WRE we’ve exhibited at, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. The event takes place at Paris® Las Vegas and has been touted as the western roofing Keep reading . . .
Project Photos: We Asked. Boy, Did You Deliver!
A few times a year we always try to send out an email asking our clients to send us photos of projects involving our snow guards. We’re still stunned at the amount of photos you sent. The volume was great, but the photos themselves? Well, those were terrific. This time, the photos that were sent Keep reading . . .
Alpine SnowGuards: Spring 2017 & Beyond
Spring is almost here. Well, not really “almost” in Vermont, we still have snow here, not to mention the fact that I woke up this morning to a thick coating of ice on my driveway, porch and (ugh) windshield. I also saw a robin on Saturday, so I guess you never know….either way, Spring IS Keep reading . . .