ALPINE SNOWGUARDS A Division of Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. WORK INCLUDES

1. #30 Snowguard that attaches directly to the roof deck.
2. Coordinate with the installation of the roof to assure proper placement of the snowguards.
3. Provide appropriate snowguard and fasteners for the roof system.

B. RELATED SECTIONS

1. Section 07600: Flashing and Sheet Metal.
2. Section 07610: Metal Roofing
3. Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. COMPONENTS:

1. #30 Snowguard system consists of individual metal snow guards made from same material as roof panel.
2. Fasteners

a. Copper is to be soldered on using 50150 solder.
b. Lead-coated copper is to be soldered on using 60/40 solder.
c. All other metals can be adhered with double-sided foam adhesive tape.
d. All other metals can be fastened using acceptable through fasteners.
e. All snowguards should be fastened using good soldering, fastening or adhering techniques.

B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

1. Horizontal spacing not to exceed 24".
2. Vertical spacing not to exceed 10'.
3. Minimum 6" sq. of the snowguard strap soldered or adhered to the roof panel.
4. Minimum of 2 fasteners per through fastened snowguard.
4. It is important to design new structures or assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained snow loads.

1.3 SUBMITTAL - Submit manufacturer's specifications, standard detail drawings and installation instructions.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE - Installer to be experienced in the installation of specified roofing material and snowguards for not less than 5 years in the area of the project.

1.5 DELIVERY / STORAGE / HANDLING - Inspect material upon delivery and order replacements for any missing or defective items. Keep material dry, covered and off the ground until installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Snowguards by Vermont Slate & Copper Services Inc., P.O. Box 430, Stowe, VT (888) 766-4273.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Copper Strap, hood and gussett are 16 oz. C.R. copper.
B. Lead-coated Copper Strap, hood and gussett are 16 oz. C.R. copper sheet stock lead-coated and cut to size.
C. Galvalume Strap and Painted Galvanized, hood and gussett are 24 ga.
D. Aluminum Strap, hood and gussett are.032 Aluminum.

2.3 FINISH

A. Mill finish.
B. Pretinned back of the strap for solder on snowguards.
C. Kynar Tm 500 or HylarTm 5000 prepainted galvanized or aluminum.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Substrate: Inspect roof system to be properly attached and installed to withstand additional loading incurred. Notify General Contractor of any deficiencies before installing Alpine SnowGuards.

3.2 . INSTALLATION
Comply with architectural drawings for location and with Manufacturer's instructions for layout, assembly, and installation