Wherever snow flies...                         Gough SnoGuardsTM for over 78 years

 

 

 

 

RAFTER LENGTHS UP TO 16 FEET*
 Traditionally, in the Midwest for over 60 years, SnoGuards have been installed 30" to 36" on center in each row with 3 staggered rows beginning above the outside wall at the eave, i.e. approximately one per linear foot of gutter line.  For standing seam roofing, there should not be less than two per panel.  (On the Matheson Court House's copper standing seam dome in Salt Lake City, the roofer installed 7 of our snow guards per panel.)

RAFTER LENGTHS OVER 16 FEET*
 The number of rows is increased with rafter lengths over 16 feet and with roof pitches greater than 6:12.   Call or write for details.  For help estimating, click ESTIMATING button on left and PRINT Estimate Sheet.  Fill-in critical data and fax to us.  Please call if you have any questions.

OTHER FACTORS*
 Increased snow load in some states require additional SnoGuards per square farther up the roof.  Call or write for details.

 

 

 

 

 


 

*NOTE:  Consult your architect or engineer to assure that you are not exceeding your building's "dead-load" limits, especially in mountainous areas with heavy snow loads.  (Example: Some areas have snow loads of as much as 165 pounds per square foot!)

 

 

 

 
 

SOLDERING COPPER

On the left is a video clip of soldering an interlocking, flat-seamed, copper deck.  The same principle can be applied to soldering our Gough SnoGuards to a copper roof.  Wire-brushing may not be necessary on a new copper roof.  Also, do not move the soldering iron faster than you can perceive the solder is flowing fully between the lapped copper. (It takes time for heat to transfer.)

This video clip is by Joe Jenkins, a talented fellow in Pennsylvania.

 

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