ST9 Snow Guard Specification
For asphalt shingle and some synthetic shingles
Part 1 - GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
- WORK INCLUDES
- ST9 Snow Guard attaches directly to the roof deck.
- Coordinate with the installation of the roof to assure proper placement of the snow guards.
- Provide appropriate snow guard and fasteners for the roof system
- RELATED SECTIONS
- Section 07600:Flashings and Sheet Metal
- Section 07310:Shingles
- Section 07320:Roofing Tiles
- Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- COMPONENTS
- ST9 snow guard system consists of individual metal snow guards
- Fasteners.
- To be of metal compatible with snow guards
- Fasteners should be selected for compatibility with roof deck
- all snow guards must be mechanically fastened to the roof deck
- Copper snow guards may be soldered to copper shingles or panels using 50/50 solder.
- Sealant
- To be approved by the roofing material manufacturer
- DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
- Spacing to be recommended by manufacturer or building engineer.
- Minimum 2 fasteners per snow guard.
- It is impotant to design new structures or assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained snow loads.
- Snow guards attached with solder must have 6 sq. in. of soldered area per snow guard.
1.4 SUBMITTAL
- Submit Manufacturers Specifications, recommended layout, product drawings and installation instructions.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Installer to be experienced in the installation of specified roofing ma terial and snow guards for not less than 5 years in the area of the project.
1.6 DELIVERY/STORAGE
- Inspect material upon delivery and order replacements for any missing or defective items. Keep material dry, covered and off the ground un til installed
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
- Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., 2055 S. Raritan, Denver, CO 80223, 877-414-7606, www.rockymountainsnowguards.com
2.2 MATERIALS
- Copper –all snow guard components are 16 oz.copper.
- Aluminum –All snow guard components are .032 Aluminum
2.3 FINISH
- Mill Finish
- Kynar 500 pre finished sheet –Aluminum only
- Powder Coated, exterior grade powder only
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
- Substrate
- Inspect structure to verify that roofing structure will withstand additional retained snow loads. Notify owner or general contractor of any deficiencies before installing snow guards
- Verify that roofing material has been installed properly prior to installing snow guards.
3.2 INSTALLATION
- Comply with architectural drawings for location and with Manufacturer’s instructions for installation and layout.