Winter 2023-24 marks Alpine SnowGuards 5th year of snow guard performance testing. Winter prep began last July for us when we retrofit two roofs with materials provided by composite tile pioneers DaVinci Roofscapes. State-of-the-Art Tiles & Modern Snow Guard Choices DaVinci’s roof tiles have the authentic look of hand-split natural shake and slate with the Keep reading . . .
Tag: PD40
Alpine SnowGuards’ PD40 and PD40R (Retrofit) snow guards are the ideal size for most asphalt shingle applications. Like all of our half-round pad-style snow guards, they feature our riveted “fish head” design for optimum strength and no risk of unfolding.
Performance Testing Alpine’s Snow Guards, Winter 2023-24
Alpine’s 5th year of snow guard testing was off to a snowy start, then early “Deepcember” yielded to rain. Still, snow guard performance went from ideal (as reported initially in the testing phase) to excellent at this juncture based on performance during thawing and freezing cycles. Read on for data analysis from multiple snow events, Keep reading . . .
Alpine SnowGuards Installs New DaVinci Shake & Slate for 5th Year of Performance Testing
Alpine SnowGuards is entering its 5th year of performance testing snow guards at its Morrisville, Vermont facility. Recently, two of the 12 roof types were retrofitted with DaVinci Roofscapes’ multi-width shake and single-width slate: DaVinci’s multi-width shake in the color Autumn was installed on a steep 12:12 pitch roof with Alpine’s powder coated Fusion-Guards to Keep reading . . .
Asphalt Shingle Roofs Need Snow Guards, Too
Here’s a breakdown of some of our most popular snow management solutions for asphalt shingle roofing. Choose from 10+ snow guard options for asphalt shingle roofs on our website.
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 . . .