Snow Guard Maintenance

All snow guards should be checked as part of a yearly roof inspection by an experienced roofing and snow guard inspector. Any defects in materials and workmanship should be reported to the manufacturer immediately.

Refer to the categories below for additional inspection information. Alpine SnowGuards® will not be responsible for any snow guard system that has not been properly maintained.

Pad-style snow guards, fastened using mechanical fasteners

• Inspect each snow guard to insure assembly is intact.
• Inspect fasteners into the roof deck where ever possible.

Pad-style snow guards, adhesive mounted

• Inspect each snow guard to insure assembly is intact.
• Inspect sealant around the perimeter. Remove and reapply any areas that are no longer watertight.
• Inspect snow guards for slippage or pealing of the tape.
• Remove and reinstall these snow guards.

Pipe-style, fastened to roof deck

• Inspect each snow guard to insure assembly is intact.
• Inspect all fasteners in to the roof deck where ever possible.
• Inspect any snow guard related waterproofing and replace or repair where necessary to insure roof integrity.
• If any tubing has bent or shows any other evidence of failure or damage, contact the manufacturer immediately.

Pipe-style, clamped to standing seam

• Inspect each snow guard to insure assembly is intact.
• Inspect and check each set screw with a torque wrench to insure proper fastening has been maintained.
• If any tubing has bent or shows any other evidence of failure or damage, contact the manufacturer immediately.