New Drift Solar Snow Fence System from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards

The 12” tall Drift Solar snow retention system is designed specifically for snow retention below solar panel installations.

As the earth experiences its hottest days ever, people are moving to capture the sun’s energy with roofing solar panels. But when the weather turns colder, the new Drift Solar Snow Fence System from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. will be ready to carefully handle the melting conditions of fallen snow.

Designed specifically for snow retention below solar panel installations on shingle roofs, the 12” tall, 4-pipe aluminum Drift Solar snow retention system ensures no snow slips past the snow fence. It serves as a “catch basin” for snow. The system comes in Mill Finish Aluminum or Coated Aluminum.

“The key is to protect people and property from snow accumulating below the solar panels as they keep working,” says Lars Walberg, president of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. “With the Drift Solar Snow Fence System, the snow is held back and released gradually.”

Suitable for both new roof and retrofit roof applications, the brackets must be bolted down to the roof support structure. Installation should be such that there is a minimum of 12” between the bottom of the solar panel and the snow fence tubes. The bracket can be flush at the eave with the tubing side facing down-slope (reversed installation compared to other snow fence installations).

Five ½” x 3.5” lag bolts (not included) and the individually-sold Ice Screens must be installed with the Drift Solar snow fence system to impede the movement of snow between the tubing. Drift Solar 4-Pipe Fence-Style Snow Guard Bolt-Down Brackets are also available for end placements on the system.

“Our snow fence systems are custom designed for each project,” says Walberg. “We make sure there is no shadowing of the solar panels. This helps ensure that once the snow releases from the solar panels that electricity production proceeds at the highest possible rate during winter conditions.”

Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. manufactures snow guards, snow fences and snow retention systems designed to protect people and property. The company provides free shipping of products to the 48 contiguous United States and offers free layouts and quotes for product placement. For details visit www.rockymountainsnowguards.com or call 1-877-414-7606.