Exposed-fastened roofs are widely used, yet purpose-designed snow retention options have historically been limited. Contractors have often relied on brake-formed sheet metal or other pad-style, glue-on solutions, which can vary in configuration, installation and effectiveness. SnoGard EF addresses that gap with standardized components and tabulated guidance to help reduce jobsite guesswork and manage the risks of uncontrolled snow and ice shedding.

Key features and benefits include:

•  Prescriptive, pre-engineered design: Published load charts simplify the selection of the required number of snow retention rows based on roof design snow load, roof pitch and rafter length, reducing the need for project-specific calculations for qualifying applications within certain design parameters.

•  Continuous-bar snow retention: An uninterrupted crossmember helps retain accumulated snow on the roof, reducing the risk of uncontrolled snow and ice shedding above entrances, walkways, equipment and other areas below roof eaves.

•  Contractor-friendly installation: Crossmembers, EF Tabs, self-piercing screws and splices are prepackaged. The system accommodates 9- and 12-inch rib spacing and is not restricted to purlin locations.

•  Tested sealing and color matching: EF Tabs feature factory-applied EPDM seals tested to ASTM E2140 for watertightness. Optional ColorStrip™ uses matching roof material for a coordinated finish.

“The market has needed a snow retention solution designed specifically for the profiles and installation requirements of exposed-fastened metal roofs,” said David Stahler, S-5! Director of Product Management & Strategy – Snow. “SnoGard EF gives contractors a defined system with clear application and installation guidance instead of having to improvise a solution in the field.”