Industry leader Alpine SnowGuards was born in the mid-1990’s, and we’ve engineered custom snow guards ever since. Our company president and founder, Brian Stearns, was once a slate roofer in search of snow guards that wouldn’t fail under extreme snow loads like we often see in New England. Instead of continuing his (futile) search, he Keep reading . . .
Author: Brian Stearns
Not Your Average Snow Guard Calculator
Making things as easy as possible for our clients has always been a top priority at Alpine SnowGuards. We want the process to go smoothly for you, so you’ll get exactly what you need for your snow management project. Because of this, we’ve put a lot of time and resources into developing an snow guard Keep reading . . .
“Snowmageddon” Predicted for February
2017 is here and news headlines all over are screaming these 3 words: WINTER IS BAAACCCKKK!! So, what should we expect for the remainder of the season? While we wait for Punxsutawney Phil’s extremely reliable shadow-seeing-or-not-seeing prediction on February 2nd, the 2017 Farmer’s Almanac has called for a “teeth-biting” cold remainder of winter. It almost Keep reading . . .
Removing Roof Snow: When is the Right Time?
We’ve seen some intense, out of the ordinary snow activity recently, as many of you can attest to. If wet heavy snow falls onto a roof that already has a marginal accumulation of snow and ice, it can cause snow guards to yield. Although this is obviously far more desirable than a roof collapse, it Keep reading . . .
Because Membrane Roofs Need Snow Guards, Too!
Although Alpine SnowGuards manufactures solutions for all roof types, snow guards for membrane roofs are becoming more and more popular. Snow guards are an extremely important consideration for any low-friction, sloped roofs, such as membrane. Because membrane is a low-friction coating, the installation of snow guards will prevent any accumulated snow from barreling off the Keep reading . . .
Top 4 Avoidable Hazards in the Construction Industry
According to Business Insider, and for obvious reasons, one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America is working in the construction industry – which includes roofers and solar installer. Working with heavy equipment, power or hand tools, and debris, construction workers often find themselves working at elevations most of us would never feel Keep reading . . .
The Importance of Using Proper Set Screws
When you’re attaching anything to a metal roof – snow management systems, solar arrays, duct work, satellite dishes, and more – it’s important not to damage the roofing material in the process. To ensure you maintain the integrity of your roof, make sure you have the right clamp-to-seam option for the project, especially since using Keep reading . . .
DocuSign: Because Ordering is Supposed to be Easy
I hope you all had a wonderful, safe Independence Day! I spent the day at home, which was everything I dreamed it could be and more. My Son is almost 10 and this is the first year he had zero interest in going to the parade in town. I know I must sound like a Keep reading . . .
Breaking the Fall: Protecting Your Workers
One of the most dangerous industries to work in is the construction industry. 20% of all employees who died on the job last year were employed as construction workers. Roofers in particular account for the highest rate of job-related deaths. This has been a pretty consistent statistic over the past few years, so why aren’t Keep reading . . .
Snow Guard Project Photos We Love!
Recently, we asked if you might have any installation images using Alpine SnowGuards that you’d be willing to share with us. “Ask and ye shall receive” could not be a truer statement. WOW, did you deliver snow guard project photos we love! We couldn’t be happier with the response we received, the amount of photos, Keep reading . . .