The Fusion-Guard, a hybrid pad-style snow guard, was introduced in late 2019 to meet snow management needs of the synthetic roof tile market. It is available in aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized cold rolled steel and custom powder-coated options.
Hybrid Snow Management System
The Fusion-Guard system is a “Hybrid-Style” snow management system because of the patented rod attachment capabilities. It was designed to fit the needs of homeowners who do not want a large pipe-style system. The rods attach between brackets at the leading edge to increase the snow hold of the system. These guards should be installed in a pad-style layout. They can be retrofit with the rods and rod brackets for added snow retention. Fusion-Guard is easily retrofit onto existing slates, tiles, and shakes. This advantage makes them the perfect solution for homes and businesses that discover snow slide issues after a new roof is installed.
Visit Fusion-Guard Product Page to download Installation Instructions and more.
Alpine SnowGuards’ Performance Test on Synthetic Slate
During the winter of 2021, our original hybrid-style system, the Fusion-Guard, was installed in a three-row pattern at the leading edge of our research facility. A synthetic slate covers this roof surface on a 12/12 pitch (45°). Without any added protection, this roof surface will shed any snow accumulation once the temperature rises. When that happens, a meltwater layer is created between the roof surface and the snowpack.
Fusion-Guards’ Performance with Rods
The Fusion-Guards installed with rods attached retained the snow on the roof for the entirety of the winter. When the temperature rose in the spring, the snow ran off the eave as water. The “hybrid-style” is a trusted solution to keep snow in its place and protect what roams below the eaves.
Why the Fusion-Guard for Synthetic Slate & Shake?
- Installs on nine different roof types & pairs with dozens of roofing manufacturers
- It can be used on new or retrofit applications
- 2 3/4″ snow guard height is an effective option for synthetic slate and shake
- Offers excellent snow management with a modernized aesthetic
Want to learn more? Visit the link below!
Fusion-Guard product page: https://bit.ly/3FNkO5y
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Alpine SnowGuards designs, engineers, and manufactures snow management systems from our facilities in Morrisville, VT. We work closely with leading roofing contractors, engineering firms, developers, and roofing manufacturers to ensure we deliver quality products that do what we say they’ll do. Alpine SnowGuards can help a building qualify for LEED® credits.