Asphalt shingles can have significant avalanche, or catastrophic release issues when installed on steeper pitched roofs or in areas that have a very high snow load. This is a fairly simple and effective problem to solve with this roof type, as the material itself provides some grip for the snow and ice due to the granular nature of the surface. There are a variety of project-specific roof snow guard systems available for this roof type and a representative at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards would be happy to design a system for your specific situation. For more information or to obtain a layout, please contact our snow retention design experts, or fill out the Snow Guard Layout Request form to get started with a quote.