How to Choose the Right Snow Retention System for Your Roof

How do you choose the right type of snow retention system for your standing seam metal roof and what types of tools and materials will you need to install S-5! ColorGard® snow guard components?


Rooftop avalanches can be dangerous to your property and the people around it. If you’re in an area that gets a lot of snowfall, a quality snow retention system for your standing seam metal roof is a good investment to consider.

In this video, Thad Barnette and Adam Mazzella are joined by Shawn Haddock of S-5! to learn how to choose the right snow guards for your project, how to perform the necessary calculations to design an engineered system, and what components and tools you will need in order to install S-5! ColorGard®.

Please note the installation methods shown in this video are for reference only. Sheffield Metals recommends following our manufacturer’s instructions for installation.