As you’re aware, I’ve retired from the world of solar panel racking. As you may not be aware, Alpine SnowGuards manufactures the only snow retention system for solar arrays. Yes, we make a product that keeps snow and ice from sliding off the roof from solar panels in the form of a sudden avalanche. Why, Keep reading . . .
Tag: roof avalanche
Snow and ice can avalanche off sloped roof surfaces, posing a hazard to people and property below. Alpine SnowGuards products hold the snow and ice in position on the roof, allowing it to melt and shed gradually, instead of all at once, preventing injuries to pedestrians and property damage below the eaves.
How Do Snow Guards Work? (Part 2: Pipe-Style)
In part one of this two-part blog series, we talked about snow guards and customer expectations. We specifically referred to reference installation and use of pad-style snow guards to answer the question, “How do Snow Guards Work?” This time let’s shift the focus to pipe-style snow guards. Pipe-Style Snow Guards Pipe-style snow guards act as Keep reading . . .
Project Images You’ll Want to See
We love it when our clients send us project images with our snow guards! Thought we’d share so you can see the different styles and aesthetic choices they made. Haverford College, Haverford, PA Project Images (PP225 Snow Guard) Alpine SnowGuards’ Product: PP225 Snow Guard (Three-pipe height-adjustable system in brass with brass base plates, PP225BRBR) Contractor: Keep reading . . .
Designing a Snow Management System
Reprint of an article by Alpine SnowGuards’ founder and president, Brian Stearns, published in RCI Magazine. At Alpine SnowGuards, we’ve been designing, engineering, and manufacturing snow management solutions for nearly 25 years! Just over 10 years ago, the founder and president of Alpine SnowGuards, Brian Stearns, wrote the below editorial for RCI Magazine. A decade Keep reading . . .
This is Why We Recommend Specific Snow Guard Layouts
Alpine SnowGuards provides many recommended snow guard layouts daily for projects, big and small, all across North America and beyond. Sign up for our Online Project Calculator to receive recommendations and pricing specific to your projects. First Row of Snow Guards Install above Outer Wall or Outermost Roof Support Our snow guard layouts always start Keep reading . . .
ASG3000: An Ideal Residential Snow Management System for Metal Standing Seam Roofing
I don’t want this to get lost in the story, so before I begin, I wanted to take a minute to let you all know about our January Special: We’re offering FREE FREIGHT on any standing seam order that ships in January! Just mention this post when you call (888.766.4273) or email! Order for current Keep reading . . .
DANGER: FALLING ICE AND SNOW
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 . . .
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 . . .