Snow Guards in St. Louis, MO

What are snow guards?

Snow guards are vital for preventing snow and ice from sliding off a roof uncontrollably and potentially causing damage to property and endangering people below. Snow guards hold the accumulated snow on the roof, preventing it from sliding off and allowing it to melt there and flow into the gutter system. Snow guards are best used on homes and buildings with steep roofs or those constructed of slate, wood, or metal.

Snow Guard Selection

The type of snow guard needed depends on the type of roof material, and certain materials of snow guard can damage certain roofing materials. The Brothers that just do Gutters offers a range of services to help protect homes and buildings in snowy and icy regions, including selecting and installing the right snow guards for your roofing material and climate.

Advantages of Snow Guards

Snow guards protect roofs from damage caused by the sudden release of large amounts of snow and ice. They can also help reduce the amount of snow and ice that slides off a roof, meaning less maintenance is required to clear gutters and pathways. Additionally, snow guards can add an aesthetic touch to a roof, making it look more attractive.

Choosing the type of snow guard that will be installed depends on the type of roof that is on the residential or business building

Lexan snow guards provide the lowest visibility option as well as providing the most favorable solution for maintaining roof integrity and preventing corrosion. The lexan guard is attached to a metal roof using a bonding agent designed for the weather elements.
When using cedar shakes or stone tiles, aluminum is a favorable material. We use aluminum in gutter installations because it has a low corrosiveness and environmental friendly attributes.
However, when it comes to metal roofs, they come in various metallic options including aluminum, copper, galvanized and galvalume steel. Using the same metallic alloy for both the roof and the snow guard is advised to prevent the corrosion challenges that will occur. The differences in the metallic compounds will cause differences in alkalinity in the materials. Sometimes an insulator can be applied to the materials to prevent this but rainwater will still cause and electrolyte or corrosive bridge to form. This will ultimately cause problems down the road.

The Brothers that just do Gutters offer snow guard installations along with a multitude of other services to help control the winter season’s adverse snow conditions. Some of the best products still require a support of many different solutions to achieve the ultimate solution. Speak to a solutionist today to find out if snow guards are right for you.