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Metal Siding Panel - Ridgetop Roofing LLC

Snow Retention Systems



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Berger #2 Snow Guard








  • Made from malleable iron

  • Comes with a long shank for slate roofs


Available Option:
  • Berger #2 Snow Guard Assembly with Long Shank for Slate Roofs



Berger AP-400 Snow Guard








  • Designed for standing seam panels with ribs up to 3/8" wide and 2" high

  • Non-penetrating setscrews that do not restrict thermal movement


Available Option:
  • Berger AP-400 Snow Guard - Mill Finish Cast Aluminum



Berger RT-300 Snow Guard









  • Designed for standing seam panels with ribs up to 1" high

  • Non-penetrating setscrews that do not restrict thermal movement


Available Option:
  • Berger RT-300 Snow Guard - Mill Finish Cast Aluminum



Berger #100 Snow Guard










  • Comes with a long shank for slate and shingled roofs or without the shank for metal roofs

  • Can be installed without removing shingles


Available Options:
  • Berger #100 Snow Guard Assembled with Long Shank - Stainless Steel

  • Berger #100 Snow Guard Shoe for Metal Roof - Stainless Steel



Superbond High Strength Adhesive for Plastic Snow Guards









  • 2000 psi shear tensile strength after 25 days at 50°F or warmer temperature cure time


Available Option:
  • Surebond Everseal High Strength Adhesive for Snow Guards



Snow Defender™ 4500 Snow Guard









  • Designed for exposed fastener panels like the ABM Panel

  • Must be screwed into 2x purlins in the flat position

  • Made with 16-gauge Type 304 stainless steel that will never rust

  • EPDM rubber sealer saves time because no caulk is needed

  • Powder coated for a long-lasting colored finish

  • Online calculator available at www.snowdefendercalculator.com


Available Option:
  • Snow Defender 4500 - Stainless Steel with Rubber Seal

    • Size: 4" x 3" x 3"



Snow Defender™ 6500 Snow Guard








  • Designed for standing seam panels like the ABSeam Panel

  • Fits ribs up to 3/8" wide and 1" to 1-3/4" high

  • Made with Type 304 stainless steel that will never rust

  • It pinches but does not penetrate the metal panel

  • Powder coated for a long-lasting colored finish

  • Online calculator available at www.snowdefendercalculator.com


Available Option:
  • Snow Defender 6500 - Stainless Steel with Setscrews

    • Size: 5.5" x 3" x 3.5"



Snow Defender™ 7500 DECO Snow Guard - Special Order








Introducing the Snow Defender 7500 DECO. Based on the design of the popular Snow Defender 6500, this color-matched, 304 stainless steel model has the more traditional, historic look of a cast snow guard. The decorative cutouts are embossed for increased strength, and the proven attachment method using set screws means the Snow Defender 7500 DECO will last the life of your roof.


Available Option:
  • Special Order Snow Defender 7500 DECO with Setscrews

    • Size: 5.5" x 3.25" x 3.5"



Snow Defender™ Plastic Snow Guards







  • Polycarbonate Lexan 103-112 (3/16" thick)

  • UV stable and very strong

  • Mount with screws or adhesive

  • Attach with Surebond High Strength Adhesive

  • Online calculator available at www.snowdefendercalculator.com


Available Options:
  • Snow Defender Buster - Clear Polycarbonate Snow Guard

    • Size: 5" x 3" x 3"

  • Snow Defender PC240 - Clear Polycarbonate Snow Guard

    • Size: 3" x 2.5" x 4.125"



S-5!® ColorGard®








  • Mechanically attached with S-5!® clamps for a snow retention system that is warranted for the life of your roof.

  • The S-5!® system base can be fastened with the patented round-point setscrews for non-penetrating attachment to standing seam roofs or can be screwed into an exposed fastener roof.

  • Not compatible with the S-5!® Mini Clamps.

  • Easily retrofitted to existing roofs or incorporated into new construction.

  • Easy to install with common tools of the trade.

  • Online calculator available at www.s-5.com/calculator.



S-5!® ColorGard® Rail









Available Options:
  • S-5! ColorGard Aluminum Rail - Unpunched (92")

  • S-5! ColorGard Aluminum Rail - Punched Every 4" On Center (92")



S-5!® VersaClip™









Available Option:
  • S-5! ColorGard VersaClip



S-5!® SnoClip








  • The SnoClip can be used on panels with ribs up to 1-1/2" high.

  • The SnoClip III can be used on panels with ribs up to 3" high.

  • Must be attached by sliding from the end of the rail before installation. Cannot be retrofitted.

  • Online calculator available at www.s-5.com/calculator.


Available Options:
  • S-5! ColorGard SnoClip II

  • S-5! ColorGard SnoClip III



S-5!® SnapClip









  • The SnapClip III can be used on panels with ribs up to 1-1/2" high.

  • The SnapClip II can be used on panels with ribs up to 3" high.

  • Can be retrofitted to existing ColorGard assemblies.

  • Online calculator available at www.s-5.com/calculator.


Available Options:
  • S-5! ColorGard SnapClip II - Retrofit

  • S-5! ColorGard SnapClip III - Retrofit

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