No-Flash 2-Pipe Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket

Drift II Base Plate 2-Pipe Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket

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Aluminum bolt-down bracket and stainless steel base plate mount for 2-Pipe fence-style snow guard systems.

Roof Mounting Method:

  • Bolt-down 2-pipe fence-style snow guard bracket -- 2 bolts into base plate
  • Base plate -- No flashing is necessary because fastener penetrations are concealed beneath roof shingles.

NOTE: The No-Flash 2-Pipe Bracket snow fence system is used where fastening into roofing support structures may not be possible and on products where flashing standard Drift Series snow fence brackets is not practical. 

Price *
$44.94
Aluminum Upright w/ Stainless Base Plate
$89.02
Copper

*for contractor pricing: call 877-414-7606 or

email info@rockymountainsnowguards.com

Snow Retention System: 

  • Fence Style Snow Guards

Product Category: 

Roof Type Category: 

  • Metal Shingle
  • Cedar Shake and Shingle
  • Synthetic Slate and Shake
  • Natural Slate
  • Asphalt Shingle

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Product Cut Sheet

No-Flash 2-Pipe Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket Cut Sheet

Drift II Base Plate - Cut Sheet 1
Drift II Base Plate - Cut Sheet 2
Drift II Base Plate - Cut Sheet 3
Drift II Base Plate - Cut Sheet 4
Download Detailed Cutsheet (PDF): 
rmsg-no-flash-2-pipe-bracket-cut-sheet.pdf

Materials List:

  • Aluminum or Copper Upright w/ Stainless Steel Base Plate

Notes:

  1. Snow guards are to be installed to manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. Contact manufacturer for selected layout.
  3. For custom materials contact manufacturer.
  4. Other sizes are available on a custom basis.

Installation Instructions

No-Flash 2-Bar Fence-Style Snow Guard Bracket Installation Instructions

The Drift II Base Plate snow fence bracket system is comprised of 2 parts:

  1. 2-pipe aluminum upright
  2. Stainless steel base plate

Instruction Steps:

1)

Installation of the Base Plate: 

  1. The Stainless Steel Base Plate replaces a shingle or is installed between shingles depending on the type of shingle.  Thicker shingles may be trimmed to fit over the base plate while thinner shingles may be replaced by the base plate. 
  2. Base plates are located as indicated on the snow retention plan provided by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards.  Generally, the snow fence system will be 12” from the eave edge.  The base plate is positioned with 3 attachment holes at the top.   
  3. The Stainless Steel Base Plates are fastened into place with 4 fasteners of the type recommended for the specific job conditions.

2)

Installation of the 2 Pipe Aluminum Upright: 

  1. Slide the upright over the upright studs. 
  2. Tighten the supplied Stainless Steel nuts.

Tools Needed

  • Drill
  • Appropriate sealant
  • Appropriate fasteners
Download Installation Instructions (PDF): 
rmsg-no-flash-2-pipe-snow-fence-bracket-installation-instructions.pdf

Installation Notice

  1. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards can provide job specific snow retention plans with bracket spacing, recommended fasteners, bracket spacing and snow fence locations. 
  2. Powder coating is available at an additional charge.
  3. The Drift II Base Plate snow fence system is used where fastening into roofing support structures may 

    not be possible and on products where flashing standard Drift series snow fence brackets is not 

    practical.

3-Part Specification

Download Specification Sheet (PDF): 
rmsg-no-flash-2-pipe-fence-style-snow-guard-system-specification-sheet.pdf

PART 1-GENERAL 

1.1  SUMMARY 

A. WORK INCLUDES

1. Drift II Base Plate 2 pipe snow brackets, attached to the roof deck. 

2. Provide appropriate snow bracket and snow bracket accessories for the roofing system.

3. Provide approved fasteners for attachment of brackets. 

B. RELATED SECTIONS

1. Section 07600 Flashings and Sheet Metal 

2. Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection

3. Division 1 Administrative and procedural requirements 

1.2  SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 

A. COMPONENTS

1. Drift II Base Plate Bracket system comprised of 2 pipe aluminum upright, stainless steel base plate 

and stainless steel attachment nuts.

2. Appropriate fasteners to attach base plate to roof structure.

3. Aluminum Tubing with swaged ends to couple 2 pieces together.

4. Tubing Caps

5. Tubing Collars

6. Ice Flags

B. 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. 

1.3  SUBMITTAL 

A. Submit manufacturer’s specifications, detail drawings, recommended layout and installation instructions 

1.4  QUALITY ASSURANCE 

A. Installer to be experienced in the installation of roofing materials and snow retention products. 

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING 

A. Material to be inspected upon delivery for damage and stored in a safe, dry location prior to installation. 



PART 2 – PRODUCTS 

2.1  MANUFACTURER

A. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. 2055 S. Raritan, Denver, CO 80223, (877) 414-7606,      

www.rockymountainsnowguards.com. 

2.2  MATERIALS 

A. Drift II Base Plate upright in extruded 6061-T6 aluminum.

B. Drift II Base Plate - base plate in 11 gage 304 stainless steel with two 3/8” threaded stainless steel studs 

welded to the base plate and 5 tapered 3/8” holes for screw attachment to the roof deck.

C. Tubing is 6061-T6 aluminum with 1” outside diameter and .0125 wall thickness, swaged on one end for 

attachment to adjacent tube.

D. Tubing Caps are 302 stainless steel

E. Tubing Collars are 6061-T6 aluminum with stainless steel set screws.

F. Ice Flags are 6061-T6 aluminum with stainless fasteners. 

2.3  MATERIAL FINISH 

A. All materials are mill finish. 

B. Powder coated for an additional cost. 



PART 3 – EXECUTION 

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify structure will accommodate ground snow loads and drifting loads present at the job site.

B. Verify that attachment of the metal roofing panels will accommodate the loads incurred by the addition of 

the snow retention system 

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Follow architectural drawings or drawings supplied by manufacturer for location of snow brackets.

B. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions and layout guide. 

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