We manufacture our snow guards right here in Morrisville, Vermont, USA. When you order from us you are sure you're getting
quality materials in a quality product made with pride in America. We keep our most popular models and colors of snow guards
in stock, others are made to order. Generally our lead time is two working days or less, except for custom
powder coated snow guards, You won't experience long lead times with Alpine SnowGuards.
What is a snow guard? You can define snow guards as rooftop devices that allow snow and ice to drop off in small amounts
or melt completely before falling to the ground. Alpine SnowGuards' snow guards help prevent damage
caused by avalanching snow and ice while enhancing the beauty of any roofing system.
Historically used with slate roofs, snow guards are a practical, cost-effective addition
to any sloped roof in cold-weather areas. We make traditional snow guards from recycled stainless steel, brass
and aluminum and now polycarbonate (plastic) pad style snow guards.
Snow Guard Layout & Installation
Snow guards should be installed by roofing contractors or gutter installation companies.
We recommended that snow guards be installed by roofing professionals, as proper attention
must be paid to fastener strength, the structural integrity of the building and proper flashing
of the product. We do not recommend any specific roofing contractors. Homeowners should check their local
yellow pages, search the Internet or check with a local roofing/building supply company for contractors
in your area.
Features & Benefits of Alpine SnowGuards
Simplified snow guard installation, whether new construction or retrofit.
Pad and pipe style snow guards available for every type of roof.
Innovative, flexible designs allow for custom pieces as necessary.
Snow guards available in painted steel, copper, lead coated copper, plain or painted aluminum, galvalume, or zinc.
Extensively tested in the field.
Recommended snow guard layouts and other technical support provided free of charge by roofing experts.
Our snow guards are manufactured in America using recycled materials.
Alpine's Newest Snow Guards and Roof Accessories For 2008
At Alpine SnowGuards we're continuously expanding our selection of snow guards and improving on their design.
Eco-Fasten™ Universal Roof Attachment (URA) allows you to attach roof-mounted equipment without compromising the integrity of
the roof. Now you can mount solar panels, satellite dishes, stove pipes, signage, just about anything to just about any roof
without causing damage or leaks. The Alpine URA can be adapted to fit just about any roof.
New - SnowDog Snow Guard for Metal Roofs
SnowDog - a real metal snow guard that's cost-effective and easy to install. Our new SnowDog
snow guard uses Alpine SnowGuard Adhesive
for an installation that's fast, easy and strong. The Adhesive is a two-part epoxy that's easy to use with any caulking gun and our
adapter.
Our #100 Decorative Pad Stlye Snow Guard has been redesigned to make it more attractive and even stronger than before.
This decorative snow guard is available in copper, zinc, stainless steel, galvalume and other materials for slate, tile,
and shingle roofs. The design is also available for metal roofs..
Our new Omega 80 Snow Guard is made specifically for corrugated metal roofs.
Our new #90 Pad/Pipe Style Snow Guard is made from extruded aluminum with a stainless steel base plate for membrane roofs. It includes a matching target
patch, accepts a color insert and can be used as a single pipe bracket.
Our new #117 Two or Three Pipe Snow Guard is available in brass or stainless with a stainless base plate and comes with
a copper or lead coat flashing for copper roofs or a target patch for membrane roofs. This snow guard can also be used
on metal shingle or flat tile roofs with the appropriate base plate.
Don't know how many pad style snow guards you need for that shingle, slate or cedar shake roofing project? Try
our new online Snow Guard Calculator.
Homeowners
Homeowners should contact their local roofing contractor for planning and installing snow guards.
We're happy to provide free suggested layouts and quotes by fax, phone or online.
See our snow guard layout request form [ 44k PDF]
before calling so you know what information we need in order to provide you with a quote or layout.
How to design, specify, install and repair a slate roof.
Written for owners,
architects, engineers, specifiers, installers and consultants, this
book establishes a basis for communication and understanding for all
parties interested or working with slate roofs.
