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Sieger Model C Snow Guards are available in bronze, aluminum, or galvanized iron (select below).

Classic, heavy-duty, high-quality snow guard at a great price! 3¼" high, 5½" wide, 9½" long, 3/16" x 7/8" strap. The strap on the aluminum model is 6063 aluminum. On the bronze model it's copper, and on the galvanized it's zinc-plated steel.

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof. 

Worry no more about ice and snow sliding off your roof and injuring passersby, ruining precious shrubbery or damaging rain gutters. Recognized by contractors and roofers as the strongest, safest protection against snow and ice damage, sturdy Sieger snow guards have prevented ice and snow slides on America's homes since 1906.

Alpine Fusion Guard Hybrid Snow Guards

Available in copper or cold-rolled galvanized steel. 

10 7/8" reach to nail. More about retrofit snow guard "reach."  

The strap is 18" long, but is also available in multiple lengths to accommodate various roofing materials as well as retrofit applications. It is a retrofit style snow guard (they can be installed on existing roofs), or they can be installed on new roofs. See supporting documents below for measurements and installation instructions. Stiffening ribs on the front of the snow guard add rigidity and strength.

Ideal for residential customers who don't want the look of a pipe-style system on their roof, but want to be able to add horizontal rods to their snow guards should they be needed. Protects against snow damage to gutters, valleys, crickets, roof protrusions, plumbing vents, cars, people, landscaping, pets, walkways, ground-mounted mechanical units, and so on.

Rods and rod fittings are optional and are sold separately. Clamps as available here (select below) if you want to provide your own rods and fittings.

RD77-SS: 6' long, 3/8" stainless rods
RD77-BR: 6' long, 3/8" brass rods
RD87-SS: Stainless couplings
RD87-BR: Brass couplings
RD65-AL: Powder-coated aluminum end collars for 3/8" rods
RD65-SS: Stainless end collars
Fusion-Guard-ROD BRK: Rod Brackets (stainless steel)
 

OPTIONS:

COPPER: (Fusion-Guard-CU) Solid copper  

STEEL: (Fusion-Guard-STB) galvanized cold-rolled, powder coated dark bronze  

STEEL: (Fusion-Guard-GRAY) galvanized cold-rolled, powder coated graphite gray      

STEEL: (Fusion-Guard-CRS) galvanized cold-rolled, mill finish 

Select a color if you want custom paint, minimum order charge of $250.   

See the color chart for color options.

Snow Bird Hybrid Snow Guard is a retrofit snow guard that can be used on new roofs or existing roofs. Available in Copper-Plated Stainless Steel, or Galvanized Steel (Mill Finish or Powder Coated Dark Bronze). 

13" maximum "reach " to nail. More about retrofit snow guard "reach."

The Snow Bird Hybrid Snow Guard allows you to add optional 3/8" solid horizontal rods during or after the install. Rods are not needed for the snow guards to work.

The strap is 18" long, but can be made in multiple lengths to accommodate various roofing materials as well as retrofit applications. It is ideal for residential customers who don't want the look of a pipe-style system on their roof, but want the benefits a pipe-style system provides. It protects against snow damage to gutters, valleys, crickets, roof protrusions, plumbing vents, cars, people, landscaping, pets, walkways, ground mounted mechanical units.   

See supporting documents below for measurements and installation instructions. 

Roof types: New Slate, Existing Slate, New Synthetic Shingles or Shakes, Existing Synthetic Slate or Shake, New Composition Shingle, Existing Composition Shingle, New Cedar Shingle, Existing Cedar Shingle, New Flat Tile, Existing Flat Tile, New French Tile, Existing French Tile, New Spanish Tile, Existing Spanish Tile, New Rounded Tile, Existing Rounded Tile. 

3/8" rods are sold separately. The rods and fittings can be ordered below.

RD77-SS: Six-foot 3/8" stainless rods 
RD77-BR: Six-foot 3/8" brass rods  
RD87-SS: Stainless couplings
RD87-BR: Brass couplings
RD65-AL: Powder-coated aluminum end collars
RD65-SS: Stainless end collars
ROD-BRK: Stainless rod brackets (clamps)

SNOW BIRD OPTIONS:

Copper-Plated Stainless Steel (Snow-Bird-SSCU)

Galvanized Steel Mill Finish (Snow-Bird-GAL)

Galvanized Steel Powder Coated Dark Bronze (Snow-Bird-GAL-STB)    

NOTE: Returned Alpine snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call with any questions to make sure you're ordering the correct product for your project. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.          

Green Mountain Gothic heavy duty ornamental snow guard is available in aluminum or galvanized iron. This is a larger guard with Gothic styling designed to transfer snow and ice loads more effectively to reduce cracking of the slate.

Options:

A1 GM95GS: Galvanized Iron

A2 GM95AL: Aluminum

1/8" x 1" x 12" bar in appropriate metal combination. Excellent in areas that receive heavy snows! This snow guard is for new slate roof installation, but can be installed on existing slate roofs too. Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

NOTE: Returned snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.

Jalco Eagle Strap Snow Guards are available in aluminum, or powder coated aluminum, for slate and asphalt shingle roofs. Aluminum straps have three mounting holes. 9.5" long overall, 5 5/8" wing span width, 4.5" high. Aluminum snow guards can be powder coated in almost any color. See color chart below. 

Jalco Snow Guards are designed to prevent snow slides. After years of installing slate roofs with steel snow guards - resulting in rust trails running down the roofs, John Kleckner designed aluminum snow guards to eliminate this unsightly problem. In 1958 he came out with what was arguably the first aluminum snow guard. Jalco aluminum snow guard castings are made with at least 50% recycled aluminum.

There is a two week lead time for powder coated Jalco snow guards. Jalco aluminum mill finish products almost always ship within 24 hours, if not same day.  

Options:

Aluminum Mill Finish
Aluminum Painted

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

Jalco TR-Eagle Strap Aluminum Snow Guards, for slate roofs and asphalt shingle roofs. Heavy aluminum strap with three mounting holes. 9.5" long overall, 4 3/4" wing span width, 4.5" high, 9.8 oz.

This is a solid snow guard with a full Eagle figure on both the front and the back of the snow guard (not hollow on the back side).

Jalco aluminum snow guards can be powder coated in almost any color upon request. Two week lead time for powder coated Jalco snow guards. Two to three week lead time for bronze snow guards. Jalco aluminum mill finish products almost always ship within 24 hours, if not same day.

Options: Mill Finish Aluminum or Powder Coated Aluminum

If you want to paint your own Jalco snow guards:

1) Clean with paint thinner to get the dirt off.
2) Prime with a self-etching aluminum primer available at automotive supply stores.
3) Use a Rustoleum type paint.
4) Dip the snow guards in the paint and let the excess run off.
5) Alternatively, use spray paint. 

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

Sieger 3-Pipe Snow Rail Brackets for roofs are available in bronze, aluminum, or galvanized iron. This is the heavy-duty pipe bracket only. This guard uses three 1/2" diameter pipes or solid bars, which are not included.

5½" high, 3" wide at base, 14" long with strap, 3/16" x 1" strap. 

BRACKETS SHOULD BE PLACED NO MORE THAN 3' APART FOR IRON OR BRONZE, AND 2' APART FOR ALUMINUM 

Buy heavy-duty "Type K" copper pipe through your plumbing supply outlets in 10' or 20' lengths, or use solid 1/2" copper or brass rods. Copper pipes should be soldered together with couplings using a plumber's torch, wire solder, and paste or liquid flux. For aluminum brackets, use stainless steel pipe.   

Berger Brothers Model #95 heavy duty ornamental snow guard for roofs is available in bronze, aluminum, or galvanized iron. This is a larger guard with Gothic styling designed to transfer snow and ice loads more effectively to reduce cracking of the slate.

Options:

SGML95: Galvanized Iron

SGAL95: Aluminum

SGBR95: Bronze

1/8" x 1" x 12" bar in appropriate metal combination. Excellent in areas that receive heavy snow! This snow guard is for new slate roof installation but can be installed on existing slate roofs too.

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

NOTE: Returned Berger and Mullane snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We offer free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.

100S-AS for Asphalt application

NOTE: Returned Berger and Mullane snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.

Vermont Snow Guard Company Model L Snow Guards in Cast Aluminum or Bronze.

10 3/8" long, 5" wide, 3" high. Nail or screw application for new roofs.

Options: Cast Aluminum or Bronze

Vermont Snow Guard Company's background as slate roofing specialists helped create a heavy-duty bronze snow guard that is not only practical, but aesthetically pleasing as well. The strap is stainless steel.

This is a larger version of the Model S Snowguards.

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

Vermont Model S Snow Guards in Cast Bronze or Cast Aluminum snow guards are designed to be a better alternative to traditional snow retention systems. 

10.25" long, 3.5", 1.75" high. Nail or screw application for new slate roofs.

Vermont Snow Guard Company's background as slate roofing specialists helped create a heavy-duty bronze snow guard that is not only practical, but aesthetically pleasing as well. The strap is solid hardened copper.

Options: Cast Aluminum or Cast Bronze

This is a smaller version of the Model L Snowguard. The Model S has a copper strap while the Model L has a stainless steel strap.

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

Sieger Eagle Strap Snow Guards are available in cast bronze or cast aluminum. Super heavy-duty, elegant, and classy, this snow guard will last forever and add character to any roof. 

4 5/8" high, 5 3/4" wide, 9.5" long with 3/16" x 7/8" strap. The strap on the aluminum model is 6063 aluminum. On the bronze model it's copper.

The copper/bronze snow guards weigh 28.7 oz. each, the aluminum ones weighs 8.9 oz. 

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.    

Options: Aluminum, Bronze

NOTE: Returned Sieger snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee within 10 days of receipt of goods. 

Sieger aluminum snow guards can be painted. There is a minimum order of (200) snow guards for painting. They are not powder coated, they are painted for an additional $5.00 per snow guard. If you're not in a hurry and you want to order less than 200, we will hold your order until we have another paint job of the same color, then paint them at that time. It may be a few weeks wait. Call us at 814-786-9085, or send us an email to get painted Sieger snow guards.

We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00. 

Berger 100 Retrofit Snow Guards for roofs. 

We have added a few pictures of the Berger 100s beside Snow Birds, which are very similar. We recommend the Snow Bird to anyone looking for a Berger 100 alternative.

13 1/2" maximum reach to nail. More about retrofit snow guard "reach."

These are high-quality, durable, retrofit snow guards for installation on existing slate or asphalt shingle roofs. For new roofs, use the Berger 100 HP Snow Guards.

Berger Pro 100 Retrofit Snow Guard

We have added a few pictures of the Berger 100s alongside Snow Birds, which are very similar. We recommend the Snow Bird to anyone looking for a Berger 100 alternative that looks similar.

17 1/2" overall length, 4" wide face, 8.3 oz. each. 

The heavy-duty Berger Pro 100 snow guard is compatible with corrugated, flat, natural slate, TruSlate, and asphalt shingled roofs. This snow guard provides fast installation and is ideal for existing roofs.  

The superior design of the Pro 100 includes a one-inch gusset that reinforces the shoe, which makes this snow guard 5 times stronger than traditional residential snow guards. The Pro 100 has been tested to withstand a 300 lb. point load at any location when applied to the gusset side of the shoe. Simply insert the slotted bar under the slate or shingle, engage a nail with one of the conveniently placed slots, and pull to fully secure the bar. 

12.5" maximum reach to nail. More about retrofit snow guard "reach."

Options:

SGGP100: Galvanized Steel

SGSP100: Stainless Steel

SGCP100: Copper

NOTE: Returned Berger and Mullane snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We provide free shipping on orders over $1,000.00.

Jalco Classic Strap Snow Guards are equipped with a heavy aluminum strap (aluminum models) or a copper strap (bronze models) with three mounting holes. 9.5" long overall, 5 3/4" width, 2 3/4" high, for slate or shingle roofs. 

Jalco aluminum snow guards can be powder coated in almost any color upon request, as indicated below. See color chart below. There is a two week lead time for powder coated Jalco snow guards. Jalco aluminum mill finish products almost always ship within 24 hours, if not same day.  

Options:
Aluminum Mill Finish
Aluminum Powder Coated
Bronze

If you want to paint your own Jalco snow guards:

1) Clean with paint thinner to get the dirt off.
2) Prime with a self-etching aluminum primer available at automotive supply stores.
3) Use a Rustoleum type paint.
4) Dip the snow guards in the paint and let the excess run off.
5) Alternatively, use spray paint. 

Download instructions showing how to install on an existing slate roof.

Berger 100HP Snow Guards are 9" long overall, and 4" wide, with a 1" wide strap. The angled shoe is 3" high and sits about 2.5" off the roof surface. These are good, economical, snow guards for new roof installations (not a retrofit model).

Snow guards should be installed where the potential for the sudden sliding of ice and snow can be hazardous to people or property below. Falling snow is a safety issue, and careful consideration of liability issues should be part of a carefully designed roof system in all areas prone to winter snow and ice.

We have added a few pictures of the Berger 100s beside Snow Birds, which are very similar. We recommend the Snow Bird to anyone looking for a Berger 100 alternative.

Options:

SGS100HP: Stainless Steel

SGC100HP: Copper

NOTE: Returned Berger and Mullane snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.

Worry no more about ice and snow sliding off your roof and injuring passersby, ruining precious shrubbery or damaging rain gutters. Recognized by contractors and roofers as the strongest, safest protection against snow and ice damage, sturdy Sieger Snow Guards have prevented ice and snow slides on America's homes since 1906.

Minimum of 10 pieces per order. Sieger products almost always ship within 24 hours, if not same day (custom paint requires longer lead time).

Options: Boss 1 Bronze or Boss 2 Galvanized 

NOTE: Returned Sieger snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee and must be returned within 10 days of receipt of goods. Please call with any questions (814-786-9085). 

The Mullane 300S standard snow guard is available for new installations on slate roofs or asphalt shingle roofs. This is a solid bronze and copper pad style snow guard for all steep roof applications. The half round Model #300 casting is attached to a 20 oz. copper installation base flange by four brass rivets for extreme durability and snow load bearing capacity.

Options:

300S-NA for Slate Roofs: 18" long, 2.56" wide, 1.6" high

300S-AS for Asphalt Roofs: 7.25" long, 2.56" wide, 1.6" high

Tested at 870 lbs. pressure. The solid bronze casting eliminates the corrosion problem caused by condensation which is formed inside closed, pressed copper snow guards. The installation flange can be easily fabricated to any length for any roof application and is also available with a Retro-Hook. 

The installation flange can be easily fabricated to any length for any roof application, typically 18" for new slate and 7.25" for shingle. For solder application on copper roofs, specify the Model #300CPSM.

Snow guards should be installed where the potential for the sudden sliding of ice and snow can be hazardous to people or property below. Falling snow is a safety issue, and careful consideration of liability issues should be part of a carefully designed roof system in all areas prone to winter snow and ice.

All BRONZE GUARD® products are cast in pure tin bronze, using only virgin metals to assure the highest quality alloy. The castings are produced locally by old-world craftsmen using state of the art equipment to assure that each casting is of consistent quality. The final assembly is done by hand, using only solid copper rivets, so that each finished product is of uniform quality.

NOTE: Returned Berger and Mullane snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call (814) 786-9085 or email us with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.

The Salvo #15-ES Retrofit Snow Guard is made from 16 oz. copper and is installed on existing slate ("ES") roofs. If you are installing a new slate roof, use the Salvo #15 or #6.

15" long, 2.5" wide. The S&S snow guard was designed in-house and tested, not only by S&S, but also at the laboratories of Tox Pressotechnik in Warrenville, IL. This snow guard can be used on all roofing applications.

This snow guard has an 11 1/2" "reach." You can slide it up 11.5" underneath your slate and still hook the head of the slate underneath (see image).

There are also four style variations: Classic, Rabbit, Arch, and Fleur. The Rabbit, Arch, and Fleur require an additional charge due to the addition of a 24-ounce copper decorative attachment.

NOTE: Most returned snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call 814-786-9085 with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.   

Salvo copper snow guards for new slate roofs are made from 16 oz. solid copper, aluminum, zinc, or Freedom Gray Copper, either 15" or 6" long. The fifteen-inch length allows the snow guards to be installed in a uniform pattern even on random-width slate roofs. On uniform width slate roofs, choose the six-inch version.

If you want to install on an existing slate roof, use the Salvo 15-ES.

This snow guard was designed in-house and was tested, not only by S&S, but also at the laboratories of Tox Pressotechnik in Warrenville, IL. This snow guard can be used on all roofing applications.

There are also four style variations: Classic, Rabbit, Arch, and Fleur. The Rabbit, Arch, and Fleur require an additional charge due to the addition of a 24-ounce copper decorative attachment. (+ $4.00 on all models except Freedom Gray which is +$5.00). If you don't see what you want on the drop down list either call us (814-786-9085) or send us an email.

There are many different variations when it comes to installing snow guards on your roof. Basic installation on a slate roof is on the 3rd, 5th, and 7th horizontal course, approximately 24" apart in a W pattern.

NOTE: Most returned snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call 814-786-9085 with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.   

PD10R Retrofit Snow Guards

Fits slate 16" to 20" in length. Pad area is 2 3/8"L x 2 3/8" wide (at widest point) x 1 7/16" high. Standard strap length is 13 5/8" (custom lengths available). Standard hook height is 1 1/4" (custom heights available).

This snow guard has a 12.25 inch "reach." When you slide it underneath your slate, it can only go 12 1/4." The head of the slate you're hooking over needs to be in that range.

Our riveted "fish head" design means optimum strength with no risk of unfolding. Thin, durable strap with tab hook minimizes disruption of slate/shingle pattern. When you hook the snow guard over the top of the slates, you can maintain a uniform pattern even on random width roofs. Easily installs by pushing up underneath the slates using a "slate ripper" or similar tool. Just slide under the overlying course and pull down to engage the tab. No need for nail hangers. 

For new construction, use the nail application PD10.

OPTIONS:

PD10R-CU: Copper

PD10R-AL: Aluminum, Mill Finish

PD10R-FG: Freedom Gray (Zinc-coated copper)

PD10R-LC: Lead-Coated Copper

PD10R-ZN: Zinc

NOTE: Returned Alpine snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call 814-786-9085 or email with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.        

Alpine PD10 Snow Guards: 

Pad area: 2 3/8" L x 2 3/8" W (at widest point) x 1 7/16" H; Strap length: 15 5/8"

Our riveted "fish head" design means optimum strength with no risk of unfolding. Thin, yet durable strap minimizes disruption of slate/shingle pattern while allowing secure mechanical attachment to the structural deck. Allows snow and ice to drop off in small amounts or melt completely. Protects against snow damage at the lower roof level (gutters, valleys, crickets, roof protrusions, plumbing vents, etc...) and at ground level (cars, people, landscaping, pets, walkways, ground mounted mechanical units).

OPTIONS:

PD10-CU: Copper

PD10-AL: Aluminum, Mill Finish

PD10-FG: Freedom Gray (Zinc-coated copper)

PD10-LC: Lead-Coated Copper

PD10-ZN: Zinc

Applicable roof types: New Slate, New Synthetic Shingles, New Composition Shingle, New Cedar Shake, New Flat Tile, New Spanish Tile, Existing Spanish Tile.

NOTE: Returned Alpine snow guards incur a 25% restocking fee. Please call 814-786-9085 or email with any questions. We provide free shipping on snow guard orders over $1,000.00.