Welcome to our two-part series on the S-5! Snow Guard Calculator. In this blog, we will cover exactly why it is so important to engineer your snow guard system. In part two, we'll explain how to log on and get started with your calculation!
Snow retention systems go by many names in the industry. Roof snow fences, snow rails, snow stops, snow stopper, snow guards, snow clips, snow bar, snow breaks and more. Regardless of the phrase, the intended purpose is the same: to reduce the risks associated with rooftop avalanches. By holding back the snow and encouraging it to leave the roof slowly through small amounts of melting, damage to people and property below can be reduced.
