ST16R Snow Guard

ST16R Snow Guard for Slate - Liberty Gray
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Snow guard for use on existing REAL (not synthetic) slate roofs.

DO NOT ORDER FOR USE WITH SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS

Price (for contractor pricing call 877-414-7606 or email info@rockymountainsnowguards.com)
$5.25
Coated Aluminum
$8.30
Copper

Snow Retention System: 

  • Clip Style Snow Guards

Product Category: 

Roof Type Category: 

  • Natural Slate

Product Cut Sheet

ST16R Snow Guard Cut Sheet

Download Detailed Cutsheet (PDF): 
rmsg-st16r-snow-guard-cut-sheet.pdf

Materials List:

  • Copper
  • Kynar-Coated Aluminum
  • Aluminum

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

ST16R Snow Guard Installation Instructions

Retrofit on Real Slate

Instruction Steps:

1)

Follow recommended layout pattern and snow situation with the ST- Series Snow Guards on Metal Layout Guide.

2)

Use a slater’s rip and hook snow guard over the end.

3)

Begin installation of the 3 row pattern above 3rd course of slate. Slide snow guard on rip up above the top edge of the piece of slate you are hooking to. Pull rip out and pull snow guard towards you to fasten guard tight to slate.

4)

Space snow guards horizontally 24”, and 2 courses apart vertically for the first 3 rows.  Space rest of the snow guards according to layout recommendations on rest of the roof to the ridge. (In some cases, 3 rows is all that will be necessary.)

Tools Needed

  • Slater's rip
Download Installation Instructions (PDF): 
st16rsnowguard-install-instructions.pdf

Snow Guard Layout Pattern Guide for Slate, Shake and Shingle Roofs

Rocky Mountain Snow Guard Layout Pattern Guide for Slate, Shake and Shingle Roofs

For Slate, Shate, Asphalt Shingle, Metal Shingle and Synthetic Slate and Shake Roofs

Instruction Steps:

1)

The 3-row pattern at the eave is the minimum requirement for all roofs.

Rows are staggered and spaced approximately 12” apart depending on course spacing of roofing material. ST Series Snow Guards are placed 24” O/C

within rows.

2)

Additional rows of ST Series Snow Guards may be necessary to stabilize the snow in some conditions:

  • On longer roof decks
  • Steeper roofs
  • Slippery roof surfaces such as slate, synthetic products and metal
  • On roofs in heavy snow load areas

Contact Rocky Mountain Snow Guards for a recommended ST Series Snow Guard layout if any of these factors are present.

Installed Product Image

Download Installation Instructions (PDF): 
rmsg-snow-guard-layout-guide-final.pdf

Installation Notice

Roof support structure should always be reviewed to make sure that the additional snow held on the roof will not cause structural issues. On asphalt shingle roofs less than 8/12 pitch where ground snow loads do not exceed 110 psf, additional rows are not required above the minimum 3-row ST Series Snow Guard layout.

Snow Guard Placement for Shingle Style Roofs

Guide for placing snow guards on various shingle-style roofs, like: asphalt shingle, title, slate, metal shingle and synthetic slate and shake.

Instruction Steps:

Less than a 6/12 Pitch

For roofs less than a 6/12 pitch, the distance between the butt end and the pad face must be a minimum of 3 times (3x) the thickness of the roofing material (x).

Greater than a 6/12 Pitch

For roofs greater than a 6/12 pitch, the distance between the butt end and the pad face must be a minimum of 6 times (6x) the thickness of the roofing material (x).

Download Installation Instructions (PDF): 
snow-guard-placement-guide-shingle-style-roofs.pdf

3-Part Specification

Download Specification Sheet (PDF): 
st16r-snow-guard-specification-sheet.pdf

ST16R Snow Guard Specification Sheet

For existing slate and tile roof systems

Part 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

  1. WORK INCLUDES
    1. ST16R Snow Guard attaches to previously installed slate or tile.
    2. Provide appropriate snow guard for the roof system.
  2. RELATED SECTIONS
    1. Section 07600:       Flashings and Sheet Metal
    2. Section 07310:       Shingles
    3. Section 07320:       Roofing Tiles
    4. Division 7:               Thermal and Moisture Protect

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1. COMPONENTS:
    1. ST16R snow guard system consists of individual metal snow guards
    2. Sealant
      1. To be approved by the roofing manufacturer.
  2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
    1. Spacing to be recommended by manufacturer or building engineer.
    2. It is important to design new structures or assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained snow loads.

1.3 SUBMITTAL

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

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.5 DELIVERY/ STORAGE/ HANDLING

  1. Inspect material upon delivery and order replacements for any missing or defective items. Keep material dry, covered and off the ground until installed.

PART 2 -PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

  1. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., 2055 S. Raritan, Denver, CO 80223, 877-414-7606, www.rockymountainsnowguards.com

2.2 MATERIALS

  1. Copper – all snow guard components are 16 oz. copper.
  2. Aluminum – All snow guard components are .032 Aluminum

2.3 FINISH

  1. Mill Finish
  2. Kynar 500 pre finished sheet Aluminum only.
  3. Powder Coated, exterior grade powder only.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

  1. Substrate
    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.

3.2 INSTALLATION

  1. Comply with architectural drawings for location and with Manufacturer’s instructions for installation and layout.
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