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A SnowBreaker reduces the dangers associated with sliding snow and ice on a sloped metal roof. As a metal roof panel warms, the melting snow and ice turns to water creating the ideal ingredients for an avalanche off of any unprotected roof area. Not only is this a hazard for pedestrians, HVAC equipment, landscaping, cars, machinery and livestock it has even been documented to have caused death in several instances. Once exposed to inertia, it is virtually impossible to stop a snow avalanche on any roof once it starts. When properly located on a roof, the SnowBreaker product helps minimize the danger and damage caused by sliding snow and ice. This product prevents the frozen mass from shifting initially until the thaw commences. As the panel warms and the ice turns to slush, the frozen precipitation will gradually loose its grip and begin a very slow down-hill slide while being sliced into smaller safer pieces. With the proper SnowBreaker placement, the snow load will be distributed evenly while being sliced into safer smaller pieces before leaving the edge of the building.

  • Select Pitch:
  • 1/2/12 to 2/12 pitch
  • 2/12 up to 4/12
  • 4/12 up to 6/12
  • 6/12 up to 8/12
  • 8/12 up to 12/12

Layout

Profile: Panel valley width less than 16 inches
Pitch: 1/2/12 to 2/12 pitch
Use: 1 SnowBreaker per valley every 25 feet of roof.

Starting at 1 foot from the bottom edge, place a SnowBreaker in the center of each valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 25 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in the center of every valley. Do not exceed 25 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 30 feet long, your roof would require a row at 1 foot from the bottom and at 15 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width equal to or greater than 16 inches (not to exceed 24 inches)
Pitch: 1/2/12 to 2/12 pitch
Use: 2 SnowBreakers per valley every 25 feet of roof.

Starting at 1 foot from the bottom edge, place 2 SnowBreakers equally spaced apart in the valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 25 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in every valley as placed below. Do not exceed 25 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 30 feet long, your roof would require a row at 1 foot from the bottom and at 15 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width less than 16 inches
Pitch: Greater than 2/12 up to 4/12 pitch
Use: 1 snow guard per valley every 15 feet of roof.

Starting at 1 foot from the bottom edge, place a SnowBreaker in the center of each valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 15 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in the center of every valley. Do not exceed 15 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 20 feet long, your roof would require a row at 1 foot from the bottom and at 10 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width equal to or greater than 16 inches (not to exceed 24 inches)
Pitch: Greater than 2/12 up to 4/12 pitch
Use: 2 snow guards per valley every 15 feet of roof.

Starting at 1 foot from the bottom edge, place 2 SnowBreakers equally spaced apart in the valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 15 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in every valley as placed below. Do not exceed 15 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 20 feet long, your roof would require a row at 1 foot from the bottom and at 10 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width less than 16 inches
Pitch: Greater than 4/12 up to 6/12 pitch
Use: 1 snow guard per valley every 10 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place a SnowBreaker in the center of each valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 10 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in the center of every valley. Do not exceed 10 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 12 feet long, your roof would require a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 6 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width equal to or greater than 16 inches (not to exceed 24 inches)
Pitch: Greater than 4/12 up to 6/12 pitch
Use: 2 snow guards per valley for every 10 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place 2 SnowBreakers equally spaced apart in the valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 10 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in every valley as placed below. Do not exceed 10 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 12 feet long, your roof would need a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 6 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width less than 16 inches
Pitch: Greater than 6/12 up to 8/12 pitch
Use: 1 snow guard per valley every 7 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place a SnowBreaker in the center of each valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 7 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in the center of every valley. Do not exceed 7 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 10 feet long, your roof would require a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 5 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width equal to or greater than 16 inches (not to exceed 24 inches)
Pitch: Greater than 6/12 up to 8/12 pitch
Use: 2 snow guards per valley for every 7 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place 2 SnowBreakers equally spaced apart in the valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 7 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in every valley as placed below. Do not exceed 7 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 10 feet long, your roof would require a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 5 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width less than 16 inches
Pitch: Greater than 8/12 up to 12/12 pitch
Use: 1 snow guard per valley for every 5 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place a SnowBreaker in the center of each valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 5 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in the center of every valley. Do not exceed 5 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 8 feet long, your roof would require a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 4 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.


Layout

Profile: Panel valley width equal to or greater than 16 inches (not to exceed 24 inches)
Pitch: Greater than 8/12 to 12/12 pitch
Use: 2 snow guards per valley for every 5 feet of roof.

Starting at 6 inches from the bottom edge, place 2 SnowBreakers equally spaced apart in the valley, in a straight line, across the entire roof area. Go up the roof 5 feet and repeat the straight line of guards in every valley as placed below. Do not exceed 5 feet vertically between rows of guards. For Example: if your roof sheets are 8 feet long, your roof would require a row at 6 inches from the bottom and at 4 feet up from the bottom. When possible, always attempt to divide the roof areas into equal sections, with equal distance between rows, without exceeding the manufacturer maximum placement guidelines.



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About Snojax

firefox Snojax is the originator of polycarbonate snow guards specializing in snow retention products for over 33 years. Our polycarbonate snow guards feature large, forward mounted faces that help prevent the dangerous movement of snow and ice on metal roofs. Our products are field proven and professionally lab tested. We offer the choice of adhesive or mechanical attachment and six models to fit most panels and budgets.

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