A quick search of the newspapers or on the Internet will give you a good idea of how serious falling ice and snow can be. There have been hundreds of documented cases showing the damage that falling ice and snow can do to vehicles, landscaping, gutters, plumbing vents, skylights, lower roofs, and pedestrians. Many people have been seriously injured or killed from falling snow and ice. In fact, many cities and store fronts now put signs on their sidewalks and walkways warning pedestrians to be cautious of the falling ice.

Snow guards disrupt the avalanche effect of snow and ice. They still allow snow to melt off of roofs but they do so in a more controlled manner. These devices prevent the major damage that can happen as snow and ice fall from a roof. Snow guards are extremely important in high traffic areas such as entrances and exits (both for vehicles and pedestrians), parking areas, walkways, emergency exits, and children’s play areas.