Green Products

Thanks for visiting DesignandBuildwithMetal.com's Green Products section. Here you'll find a sampling of the green products offered by leading companies in the metal construction industry. Mixed in are links to additional sources of information about the green building movement.  

Just as the metal construction industry itself is diverse--comprising everything from primary material producers to makers of complete building envelope systems and accessories, so too is the range of products that fall under the general "Green Products" banner. Predominantly though they include metal roof and wall panels systems (including solar roof systems and insulated panel systems), metal buildings, specially formulated paint coatings, high-performance insulation systems and more.

Each listing below includes some basic information about the products or family of products showcased. More information can be found on the manufacturers' websites. Many of these sites have specific green building sections or downloadable materials geared toward helping designers, contractors, building owners and others fully understand the environmental benefits of using their products.    

METAL  ROOF SYSTEMS/ROOFING METALS  

Offers “Cool” roofing for environmentally-friendly “green” construction. The ongoing movement to energy-efficient construction is met through the use of highly-reflective roof coverings that reduce cooling energy costs. ATAS has 11 profiles registered with ENERGY STAR® in 27 different ATAS colors. The 11 profiles include standing seam, shake, shingle and tile. ATAS also offers the ATA-Solar, building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) metal roofing system. ATA-Solar is available in a variety of panel options, and contains a thin-film amorphous silicon laminate for solar collection.

For more information, info@atas.com or www.atas.com/green.

Versapanel is a flexible, versatile metal roofing and wall solution. This lightweight, sustainable metal composite panel is manufactured using recycled content and CFC-free foam insulation.  It also features concealed fasteners, along with long, sleek sight lines and bold standing seams. It is also one of the most durable roofing choices on the market today, with the ability to successfully withstand the most extreme weather conditions. For more information on Versapanel, click here.

For general information on CENTRIA, call (800) 759-7474 or www.centriaperformance.com.

Drexel Metals uses recycled metal in its roofing components, which are themselves recyclable at the end of their life. Drexel Metals also offers state-of-the-art photovoltaic laminates that can be applied to the metal roof's surface to capture solar energy and reduce electric bills. Sustainable materials and UV reflective pigments help to reduce cooling costs and achieve LEED credits.

To learn more, visit www.drexelmetals.com.

ULTRA-Cool® low-gloss metal roof coatings are standard on all of Englert's proprietary PermaColor 3500 paint coatings and help reduce energy bills up to 50%. Englert's spectrum of ULTRA-Cool® coatings meets ENERGY STAR® and LEED Version 2.2 requirements for reflectivity and emmisivity and comes with a 35-year warranty on the Kynar® finish.

Other ENERGY STAR®-qualifying Englert products include Permametallic 2000 Metallic Copper, Permametallic 2000 Pre-Weathered Galvalume®, and unpainted Galvalume Plus®.

For more information about Englert's complete selection of substrates, ULTRA-Cool® coatings and ENERGY STAR® and LEED-compliant products, visit www.englertinc.com, or e-mail info@englertinc.com.  

Garland's continued dedication to creating sustainable roofing solutions led to the development of an eco-friendly product line designed to aid its customers in identifying sustainable alternatives to existing roofing technology. This includes the long-life R-Mer Span standing seam roof system and rooftop photovoltaic (pv) systems.

For more information, click here.

  

Metal roofing by McElroy Metal contains high recycled content and can be recycled at the end of its service life, which is typically decades after installation. It is highly reflective and Energy Star rated, resulting in lower utility bills. McElroy panels are also an excellent host substrate for crystalline and thin-film solar panel systems, both of which are available through McElroy representatives nationwide. McElroy’s pre-engineered photovoltaic kits include solar panels, inverters, cables, fuses, disconnects and all other accessories to create a custom solar system. 

To learn more, visit www.mcelroymetal.com.

Many of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation’s stocked colors for metal roofing are Energy Star certified. These colors include nine MS Colorfast45™ finishes, nine Kynar (PVDF) colors, and five Versa Rib colors -- in a number of gauges and profiles. Galvalume is also available.

Metal Sales recognizes that architects and consumers are becoming more and more concerned with ways of making their building project more energy efficient. Metal Sales is making this possible through its Energy Star certified colors and by having LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits for architects available. The ENERGY STAR®-certified are available from all Metal Sales locations.

For more information, call 800-406-7387 or go to www.metalsales.us.com.

Metallic, a member of NCI’s network of companies, joins NCI in their stated corporate Green Mission and Vision. Metallic’s priority is to help its customers reach their green building project objectives by providing ideas, education and solutions.

Metallic offers cool paint colors for all of its metal roof panels. When used properly, considering the environment and the slope of the roof, a cool roof can reduce energy consumption, providing significant cost savings while helping to mitigate urban heat islands.

Many of Metallic’s cool colors meet the reflectivity and emissivity performance levels required by LEED and ENERGY STAR® to mitigate the cause of UHIs and energy consumption overall. Reflectivity is the deflection of solar energy from a surface. Roofs at 2:12 and greater have been proven to generate less of a heat island effect than lower-sloped roofs. Greater reflectivity abilities require less energy to cool a building.

To learn about Metallic's green products, click here.

Metl-Span's CFR roof panels with an unpainted, acrylic-coated Galvalume exterior skin are ENERGY STAR® approved. The initial solar reflectance after three years is .55. Metl-Span insulated metal roof panels can also contribute to the attainment of LEED credits in the areas of Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Air Quality.

The insulated metal roof panels meet LEED's requirements for low-slope roofing, having an initial solar reflectance of 0.68 and emissivity of 0.90 with a Polar White exterior skin, while panels in a variety of colors meet LEED's requirements for roof slopes exceeding 2:12.

For more information, visit www.metlspan.com, or e-mail panel@metlspan.com.

Met-Tile combines the popular look of Spanish tile and outstanding weather resistance with ENERGY STAR® performance. It features a Super Series® 4800 Super Cool™ architectural coating system in 10 designer colors. These cool coatings have solar reflectivity values ranging from 26% up to 67+%, meeting and in some cases greatly exceeding ENERGY STAR® requirements.

In addition, Met-Tile’s long-length “tile panels” resist hurricane winds (230+ mph wind rating), hail, fires and earthquakes. The 26-gauge panels are 36” wide with standard lengths of 2-20 ft. Panels weigh 125 lb. per square, and install directly over plywood decking, existing shingles, open rafters or purlins.

For more information, call (800) 899-0311, or visit www.met-tile.com/dbm.
 

Petersen offers a wide selection of PAC-CLAD Cool Colors for roofing applications. The Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® coatings are available on galvanized steel and aluminum. To see reflectivity and emissivity ratings for each color, click.

Petersen also offers its PAC Solar Series, combining standing seam metal panels with a photovoltaic laminate - available on the Snap-Clad, Tite Loc, Tite-Loc Plus and Redi Roof panel systems. The PAC Solar Series system is a true Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) product.

For more information on Petersen Aluminum's green products, info@pac-clad.com or www.pacgreeninfo.com.  

Sheffield Metals International is a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of coated and bare metal products for contractors involved in the jobsite manufacture of metal roof systems for residential and commercial construction. Sheffield’s sustainable products include the TOPR Retrofit Roofing Solution, which provides opportunities to improve energy efficiency while cost-effectively installing new metal roofs over old, and COOLR Energy Efficient Roofing Metals, which can be used with rollformers sold through Sheffield to form engineered metal roof systems developed by Sheffield.

To learn more about Sheffield's energy-efficient product offerings and solutions, visit www.sheffieldmetals.com.

Varco Pruden Buildings, Inc. (VP Buildings) is one of the nation’s largest participants in the worldwide metal building industry and is actively involved in supplying environmentally sustainable building system solutions. A recognized industry leader in providing, low-rise custom designed buildings for industrial, commercial and municipal applications; VP is a member in the U.S.G.B.C. and the Cool Roof Rating Council.

VP roof products carry ENERGY STAR® certification and meet Title 24 specifications. The company markets its products through a network of more than 1,000 authorized builders, has affiliations in Europe, Asia and South America and is AISC certified. VP is the “Ultimate Building Solution.”

For more information, email to vpsales@vp.com or go to www.vp.com.

COOL METAL ROOF COATINGS

AkzoNobel is a worldwide supplier of high-performance coil, spray, and extrusion coatings for the metal construction industry. Coatings, which include energy-efficient “cool” formulations, are used on metal roofing, wall panels and related products.

AkzoNobel is committed to delivering sustainable products and solutions to its customers. The company has integrated sustainability into every area of its business.

For more information about AkzoNobel's sustainability efforts, click here.

DURANAR® SPF IR reflective coatings are multi-coat systems consisting of a nominal 0.2 mil corrosion inhibitive primer, a 0.75 mil fluoropolymer topcoat, and a 0.5 mil clearcoat, when applicable. They are available in a wide range of consistent, stable colors that meet ENERGY STAR® requirements for IR reflective roof products. 

For more information about PPG’s DURANAR® SPF coatings, click here.

Valspar's commitment to green design is evidenced through its creation of a 12-page brochure dedicated to the topic, and its development of coil coatings designed specifically to improve energy efficiency and combat the effects of the urban heat island effect. 

Valspar's Solar Reflective (SR) coatings have an initial SR value of 0.25 or greater. They meet ENERGY STAR® and LEED initial and three-year solar reflectance value criteria for steep slope roofs. SR coatings are available in a wide range of colors including blacks, browns, gray, greens, reds and blues.

For more information, visit www.paintandcolor.com.

NATURAL METALS

RHEINZINK is a titanium zinc, copper alloy with unmatched longevity and an elegant appearance, making it an ideal building material. RHEINZINK complies with the strictest environmental standards and is 100% recyclable.

The material, RHEINZINK, has been able to claim the title ‘sustainable’ from production all the way to its permanent application for over 40 years. RHEINZINK combines economic and environmental preservation of resources to the utmost; real recycling has been practiced since the very beginning. Zinc scrap material can be used again and again after usage thanks to a closed-loop material cycle.

RHEINZINK is available in Bright Rolled, Pre-weathered Blue-Gray and Pre-weathered Graphite-Gray.

For more information, visit www.rheinzink.us.

METAL WALL MATERIALS, PANELS & SYSTEMS

“Alucobond® Today. For Many More Tomorrows” – an environmental guide for the architectural industry – is available from 3A Composites USA. The guide addresses the growing requirements in U.S. cities for sustainable materials and processes that reduce impacts on the environment during building design and construction. This guide describes how Alucobond® and Alucobond® Plus aluminum composite materials have become the choice of architects who want to make a positive impact on the environment as well as earn LEED® certification points.

To request a free printed copy of the guide, call (800) 626-3365. The guide can also be downloaded: click here.

Standard ALPOLIC® panels feature two skins of aluminum and an LDPE or mineral filled LDPE (FR) core. The core material is 100% virgin, resulting in a post-consumer recycle content for the LDPE panels being 23.79%. The post-industrial recycle content is 23.66%. Based on those numbers, the virgin content for the PDPE core panels is 52.55%. For the purposes of LEED, the LPDE core percent recycle is calculated to be 35.62 and the FR panels comes out to 25.2%. MR 4.1 requires a total of 5% and MR 4.2 requires a total of 10%. Since the recycled content greatly exceeds the 10% requirement for credit MR 4.2, it is possible to also earn a point under category 6 Innovation and Design Process.

For more information about ALPOLIC® aluminum and metal composite materials, visit www.alpolic-usa.com, or email info@alpolic.com.

To download ALPOLIC's current green products brochure, click here.

Not just a wall panel, InSpire™ Solar Collector utilizes renewable energy to preheat fresh ventilation air, providing improved indoor air quality while reducing energy cost and offering long-term value. The solar-heated air is drawn through the perforations into the wall cavity; a fan draws the warmer air up the wall and into the building’s interior.

For more information, info@atas.com or www.inspirewall.com.  

CENTRIA's Smart-R™ Wall Solution reimagines performance, aesthetics, sustainability and value with an integrated wall system that offers superior thermal efficiency and moisture protection. Smart-R seamlessly combines CENTRIA’s Formawall 3"-T architectural metal wall panels, Formawall IMV and FV-600 windows, along with innovative components like louvers and sunshades – providing unparalleled design flexibility and sleek sightlines at the component joinery intersections.

And Smart-R is a sustainable choice. As an integrated wall system, it reduces the amount of material used to build the wall, minimizes jobsite waste and improves a building’s overall air, water and thermal performance.

Learn more by calling (800) 759-7474 or visiting CENTRIAPerformance.com.

MBCI’s Eco-ficient™ insulated panel product line has five wall panel offerings available, including the Classic, Grand, Royal, Summit and Vintage profiles. These five profiles offer the customer a variety of design choices. In addition, panel thicknesses are available in 2 inch, 2 ½ inch, 3 inch or 4 inch options. Eco-ficient™ panels provide a number of green building benefits. They yield high R-values, which increases a building’s energy performance and reduces its energy consumption. As a result, smaller quantities of greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere and energy costs are decreased. The use of Eco-ficient™ panels maximizes the interior air quality of a building when used with efficient heating and cooling systems. These panels contribute almost three times the R-value of traditional fiberglass insulation per inch. As with all MBCI panels, the interior and exterior panel skins of Eco-ficient™ are comprised of recycled content and are also recyclable. Eco-ficient™ panels offer continuous insulation, now a criteria in a number of climate zones as required by the new energy codes, eliminating thermal short circuits.

For more information, go to www.mbci.com or call (877) 713-6224.

Metl-Span insulated metal wall and roof panels help contribute to the attainment of LEED credits in the areas of Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Air Quality. Metl-Span insulated metal panels offer the best insulating values available today. Consistent insulating values are achieved across the entire area of the wall with built-in thermal breaks, helping save energy. The panels are also light and strong and able to span wide distances between supports, keeping structural framing requirements to a minimum.

Metl-Span insulated metal panels can be disassembled, moved and re-used. The steel faces are 23% to 26% post-consumer and industrial recycled content.

For more information, visit www.metlspan.com, or e-mail panel@metlspan.com.  

Petersen offers a wide selection of PAC-CLAD Cool Colors for roofing, curtainwall and storefront applications. The Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® coatings are available on galvanized steel and aluminum. PAC-CLAD Cool Colors are noted by triangles on the color chart. To see reflectivity and emissivity ratings for each color, click.

For more information on Petersen Aluminum, info@pac-clad.com or www.pac-clad.com.

METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS  

American Buildings Company is committed to an effective environmental policy that helps it manage and reduce impact on the world. That’s why all four ABC divisions are ISO 14001 certified. As an ISO 14001 certified manufacturer, American Buildings Company is dedicated to protecting the environment and reducing waste. Every ABC teammate is responsible for environmental protection. ABC also requires contractors, vendors and suppliers to comply with applicable environmental laws.

To continually improve the effectiveness of Environmental Management System, ABC is: pursuing pollution prevention and waste minimization opportunities; investigating and developing technologies and operations that improve environmental performance; and regularly evaluating the Environmental Management System and making ongoing improvements

Nucor (ABC’s parent company) recycles 22 million tons of scrap annually, including 9 million cars. Recycled steel reduces mining waste by 97%, air pollution by 86% and water pollution by 76%. Producing steel through recycling also uses significantly less energy than conventional steelmaking. In fact, the energy Nucor saves through recycling is enough to power Los Angeles for eight years.

The typical American Buildings Company building is manufactured from at least 70% recycled steel. To top that, at the end of its useful life, 100% of an American building can be recycled into a variety of steel products including new cars, appliances, buildings and bridges.

American was the first metal buildings manufacturer in North America to switch to 100% “cool” paint systems as standard, at no additional cost, for all roof and wall panels. These coatings help generate lower environmental temperatures, reducing smog and the heat island effect. American’s SmartKote and SP-cool panels also help reduce cooling costs in hot summer months for even great environmental efficiency. For more information, visit www.americanbuildings.com.

A supplier of metal building systems, Nucor Building System (NBS) is a Nucor company. Nucor Corporation is the largest recycling company in the United States.

The Nucor Corporation President’s Environmental Award has been awarded to NBS’ Indiana, South Carolina and Texas plants every year since 2002. Nucor Building Systems’ Environmental Policy stresses preservation of local environments and proactive environmental stewardship.

All operating Nucor Building Systems plants have earned ISO 14001 Certification based on the content and results of the NBS environmental management programs. A PFD brochure available from Nucor Building Systems Green describes various aspects of the company’s commitment to the environment. It also explains how Nucor Building Systems’ products can help to earn points in the LEED Rating System.

Click on the images to view more information in PDF format, or go to www.nucorbuildingsystems.com.

   

In addition to offering it metal roof and wall panels in a wide variety of ENERGY STAR-approved colors, Rigid Global Buildings uses both pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled content in the manufacture of its metal building systems and components. Primary framing uses 87% post-consumer recycled content and 13% pre-consumer content. Secondary framing, sheeting material and trim material all uses 23% post-consumer recycled content and 7.3% pre-consumer recycled content. At the end of their useful service lives, all the above mentioned products can be recycled again, giving new life to the material while helping to reduce landfill waste.

In addition to cool qualities, metal roofing is an ideal material for rainwater collection initiatives and the perfect platform for rooftop photovoltaic systems. Metal roofs can readily accommodate both types – solar laminates and crystalline panels – without jeopardizing the original roof warranty. In some cases, solar laminates can also be highly effective when applied to metal walls.

To learn more about LEED points available with metal roofing, please visit Rigid’s steel building LEED information page. To see Rigid’s entire product lineup, visit www.rigidbuilding.com.

Varco Pruden Buildings, Inc. (VP Buildings) is one of the nation’s largest participants in the worldwide metal building industry and is actively involved in supplying environmentally sustainable building system solutions. A recognized industry leader in providing, low-rise custom designed buildings for industrial, commercial and municipal applications; VP is a member in the U.S.G.B.C. and the Cool Roof Rating Council.

VP roof products carry ENERGY STAR certification and meet Title 24 specifications. The company markets its products through a network of more than 1,000 authorized builders, has affiliations in Europe, Asia and South America and is AISC certified. VP is the “Ultimate Building Solution.”

For more information, email to vpsales@vp.com or go to www.vp.com.  

SPECIALTY FRAMING PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

When using Roof Huggers to reroof over an existing metal roof, the created air space can be used to install photovoltaics to the new roof panels. The systems can heat and cool air and water, and produce electricity. Designs can accommodate both solar electric and solar thermal renewable energy systems. These roofing and renewable energy system components can be eligible for many state and federal tax incentives, and agricultural projects may qualify for additional federal grants.

An additional green benefit is that retrofitting with Roof Huggers adds little or no waste to landfills. Also, steel is one of the most recycled construction materials.

For more information on Roof Hugger, call (800) 771-1711 or go to www.roofhugger.com/thinking_green.

Using TopHat to retrofit a metal roof is a sustainable choice that can boost energy savings in many ways. First, the TopHat subframe creates a cavity by elevating the new roof cover, providing a space to combine insulating materials and new energy efficient technologies. Second, TopHat's roof strengthening features often enable modern rooftop HVAC and/or solar equipment to be installed without the expense or inconvenience of interior reinforcing. Additionally, TopHat can be installed with cool-metal roofing materials and optional thin-film solar panels. Finally, TopHat can help meet Energy Star and LEED Green Building Rating System standards, increasing potential qualification for tax credits.

To learn more about TopHat’s green aspects call 888-459-0421 or visit www.tophatframing.com/energy_savings.htm.

DAYLIGHTING/SOLAR-RELATED

 

Drexel Metals uses recycled metal in its roofing components, which are themselves recyclable at the end of their life. Drexel Metals also offers state-of-the-art photovoltaic laminates that can be applied to the metal roof's surface to capture solar energy and reduce electric bills. Sustainable materials and UV reflective pigments help to reduce cooling costs and achieve LEED credits.

To learn more, visit www.drexelmetals.com.

Metl-Span's CFR Insul-Solar™ is a comprehensive insulated solar standing seam roof system. The system utilizes a thin-film solar laminate fused to the surface of the roofing panel substrate. The panel/laminate bond has been proven to withstand winds of 160 mph. The flexibility and durability of the Insul-Solar laminate make it ideal for metal roofs where expansion and contraction are considerations. Unlike polycrystalline photocells that are heavy and fragile, no roof penetration and no additional structural support are required.

The CFR Insul-Solar system includes integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), all schematics and specifications for all electrical components, 20-year warranty and 10-year payback or less in some states. The system is available in panel module widths of 36” and 42”, panel thicknesses ranging from 2” to 6” and panel lengths from 8’ to 53’.

For more information, call 877-585-9969 or visit www.metlspan.com.

Daylight. It’s 100% natural, and it’s free. Sunsky® corrugated polycarbonate panels and Sunlite® multi-wall polycarbonate panels allow designers and builders the opportunity to take advantage of this free renewable resource. Palram’s exclusive MetalMatch™ technology also ensures that a corrugated polycarbonate panel can be produced to match most through-fastened metal profiles. Polycarbonate skylights and sidelights are among the most durable options available and allow for full spectrum lighting to be introduced into the building, plus offer the opportunity for LEED® credits for your project.

For more information, visit www.palramamericas.com.

RoofScreen Mfg. produces modular, bolt-together rooftop framing systems with leak-proof roof connections. The high-strength structural design allows fewer frames and attachment points, making it a perfect racking solution for solar arrays. Mounting solar panels on elevated racks has many advantages. Higher density per square foot of roof area can be attained because the system can be elevated above obstructions, and efficiency of the collectors increased because the racks can be adjusted for the optimal angle.

A by-product of the placement of solar arrays above the surface of the roof is that the collectors shade the roof surface and allows air to circulate over it, thus keeping the roof surface cooler and lessening the demands on air-conditioning units for interior comfort.

For more information about Roofscreen’s PV rack system, visit www.roofscreen.com, or email info@roofscreen.com.  

The S-5-PV mounting kit is an ideal solution for mounting solar modules on standing seam metal roofs. One advantage to using the hardware is that it doesn't pierce the metal roof panels, so its use violates no provision of the roof warranty. Another compelling benefit relates to performance. Through their design, S-5-PV clamps secure the solar trays several inches above the roof surface. This results in a shaded roof surface and the creation of a plenum between the surface of the roof and underside of the PV modules. Tests have shown this mounting method can lower a roof's surface temperature by as much as 65 degrees. And a cooler roof means a more energy efficient building.

The S-5-PV kit is designed to work with machined aluminum S-5!™ Mini clamps. They'll last the life of the roof and are completely recyclable.

For more information, visit www.s-5.com/dbwm, or e-mail info@s-5.com.  

SNOW RETENTION  

Eco-Blox is the industry's first 100%-recycled snow guard made from post-consumer polycarbonates. The availability of the product affords architects, contractors and building owners the opportunity to be green without sacrificing proven performance. Eco-Blox is manufactured from materials comprised mostly of recycled five-gallon water bottles and compact discs. The Eco-Blox green snow guard solution is environmentally responsible and carries the same lifetime warranty as SnoBlox-SnoJax' other polycarbonate snow retention products. 

The Eco-Blox “DEUCE” can be adhesive or mechanically fastened and requires a 1.5" flat mounting area. This model will fit most popular 36" panels with three 12" flats or four 9" flats without rib straddling. The waffled base provides almost triple the bonding power of a smooth bottom guard in the same size category. Starter points are provided for mechanically fastening. The Eco-Blox is available in clear with a slightly darker UV tint. Professional ATI test results show the SnoBlox Deuce held up to 3,456 lbs. when screw mounted and 1,379 lbs. when adhesive mounted using the SB-190. All tests were performed simulating realistic snow loading conditions applied to the face of the guard.

To learn more visit www.snoblox-snojax.com.

    

Sno Gem® now offers recycled polycarbonate snow guards in support of a greener environment and is available in virtually every color! Developed by architectural sheet metal professionals with a half century of on-the-roof experience, the Original Polycarbonate has a prismatic design and features the largest base in the industry, with 25 square inches of bonding surface. The larger the base, the greater the holding power! Sno Gems are manufactured from clear UV-stabilized polycarbonate material, but they can also be produced in virtually any color imagineable using an injection process that assures color uniformity throughout the product. Attachment is via 3M VHB Tape, tube adhesive, or mechanical fastening. Diagonal installation creates a 7" barrier for more coverage per unit on wider panels.

The unique design of the crystal-like Original Polycarbonate Sno Gem snow guards holds the field of snow and ice on the roof until the sun's rays can gradually melt it. In addition to looking good initially, the polycarbonate guards are formulated to retain their crisp, clean look. There's no metal to rust or stain and Sno Gem® snow guards are unaffected by climate extremes. Each guard is engineered to include a multi-directional, multi-purpose drain opening that allows melting ice and snow to flow freely through. The hole can also be used to route wires and cables.

To learn more, visit www.snogem.com.