Effective snow retention on natural slate relies on the material's inherent surface porosity, with options ranging from historically appropriate pad guards for steep slopes, to heavy-duty pipe-style systems for critical high-load applications.

Pad-style snow guards are individual devices that add friction to the roof, allowing snow and ice to melt and release in small manageable amounts.

Pipe, Fence and Bar-style snow guards are durable barricade systems designed to prevent large avalanches of snow and ice, offering superior protection in high snow load areas.

Pipe-style or fence-style snow guards are durable barricade systems designed to prevent large avalanches of snow and ice, offering superior protection in high snow load areas.

Mitigate dangerous snow slides on rooftop solar arrays with a comprehensive management strategy using array-mounted fence systems and pad-style friction guards to secure snow on glass surfaces and protect property below.

Sloped solar panels can create dangerous snow avalanches, Alpine's three-component solar snow retention system allows the snow to melt safely, preventing property damage or injury.

Protect against hazardous snow avalanches on slippery standing seam metal roofs by using clamp-to-seam snow retention systems that preserve the panel's integrity and allow for necessary thermal movement. 

Mitigate the risk of sudden avalanches on slippery synthetic slate and shake roofs with our versatile snow management systems, featuring low-profile pad-style guards, heavy-duty pipe fences, and discreet wire loops designed to handle the unique waxy surface of polyolefin-based shingles.

For clay and concrete tile roofs, effective snow retention requires specialized systems ranging from historically appropriate adjustable pipe brackets with custom-formed base plates to pad-style guards tailored for specific interlocking shapes.