Drift III 3-Pipe Bolt-Down Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket

Drift III 3-Pipe Bolt-Down Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket

Powder coating available for an additional fee:

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(Formerly "L83.4")

Our most popular fence-style snow guard system is the 3-Pipe Bolt-Down Fence-Style Snow Guard system for residential and light commercial applications.

Available in these finishes:

  • Powder Coated Aluminum
  • Copper

Roof Mounting Method:

  • Bolt-down -- 4 bolts
Product Prices
$20.50
Mill Finish Aluminum

Snow Retention System: 

  • Fence Style Snow Guards

Product Category: 

Roof Type Category: 

  • Through Fastened Metal Panel

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Product Cut Sheet

Drift III 3-Pipe Bolt-Down Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket Cut Sheet

Download Detailed Cutsheet (PDF): 
rmsg-drift-iii-cut-sheet.pdf

Materials List:

  • Mill Finish Aluminum

Notes:

  1. Snow fence brackets and accessories are to be installed to manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. Contact Rocky Mountain Snow Guards for recommended layout.
  3. For custom materials contact manufacturer.

Installation Instructions

Bolt-Down Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket Installation Instructions

Bolt-down fence-style snow guard brackets can be mounted on most roof types.

Obtain the appropriate fasteners for your particular installation. Contact Rocky Mountain Snow Guards or a structural engineer for recommendations.

Instruction Steps:

1)

Mark the location of each L- bracket based on layout recommended by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards.

2)

Pre-drill holes through the roof deck and into the supporting structure. Use the L-Bracket base as a template for determining fastener locations.

3)

Apply appropriate sealant to the bottom of each L-Bracket. Apply enough sealant for each fastener to be sufficiently sealed.

4)

Fasten each L-Bracket with the appropriate number and type of fasteners.

5)

Flash appropriately or seal fastener heads in accordance with compatibility to specific roofing materials.

Tools Needed

  • Drill
  • Appropriate sealant
  • Appropriate fasteners
Download Installation Instructions (PDF): 
bolt-down-l-bracket-installation-instructions.pdf

Installation Notice

Flash appropriately or seal fastener heads in accordance with compatibility to specific roofing materials.

3-Part Specification

  1. PART 1-GENERAL 
    1. SUMMARY 
      1. WORK INCLUDES
        1. Drift II, III, III+ or IV - two, three or four pipe snow brackets.
        2. Provide appropriate snow bracket and snow bracket accessories for the roofing system.
      2. RELATED SECTIONS
        1. Section 07600 Flashings and Sheet Metal
        2. Section 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection 
    2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 
      1. COMPONENTS
        1. Drift Series- bolt down snow fence brackets.
        2. Aluminum Tubing
        3. Tubing Couplers
        4. Tubing Caps
        5. Tubing Collars
        6. Ice Stops
      2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
        1. Bracket and row spacing to be determined by manufacturer or engineer.
        2. Structure must be able to withstand snow load held on roof. 
    3. SUBMITTAL 
      1. Submit manufacturer’s specifications, detail drawings, recommended layout and installation instructions
    4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 
      1. Installer to be experienced in the installation of roofing materials and snow retention products.
    5. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING 
      1. Material to be inspected upon delivery for damage and stored in a safe, dry location prior to installation.
  2. PART 2 – PRODUCTS 
    1. MANUFACTURER 
      1. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. 2055 S. Raritan, Denver, CO 80223, (877) 414-7606, www.rockymountainsnowguards.com. 
    2. MATERIALS 
      1. Drift Series- snow fence brackets are extruded 6061-T6 aluminum.
      2. Tubing is 6061-T6 aluminum with 1” outside diameter and .0125 wall thickness.
      3. Tubing Couplers are 6061-T6 Aluminum shaft with stainless washers and tightening bolts, nylon slip 
      4. washers and rubber expansion washers. 
      5. Tubing Caps are 302 stainless steel
      6. Tubing Collars are 6061-T6 aluminum with stainless steel set screws.
      7. Ice Stops are 601-T6 aluminum with stainless fasteners.
    3. MATERIAL FINISH 
      1. All materials are mill finish. Powder coating is available but not required as all parts are either aluminum or stainless steel. 
  3. PART 3 – EXECUTION 
    1. EXAMINATION 
      1. Verify structure will accommodate ground snow loads and drifting loads present at the job site.
      2. Verify that attachment of the metal roofing panels will accommodate the loads incurred by the addition of the snow retention system
    2. INSTALLATION 
      1. Follow architectural drawings or drawings supplied by manufacturer for location of snow brackets.
      2. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions and layout guide.
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