#130 Snowguard Specification Sheet

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

    A. WORK INCLUDES

        1. #130 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. Flashing and Sheet Metal.

        2. Metal Roofing

        3. Thermal and Moisture Protection.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

    A. COMPONENTS:

        1. #130 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 50/50 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. Spacing to be recommended by manufacturer or building engineer .

        2. Minimum 2 fasteners per snowguard.

        3. It is important to design new structures or assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand

retained snow loads.

        4. Minimum 6 sq. inches of the snowguard strap soldered or adhered to the roof panel.

1.3 SUBMITTAL - Submit manufacturer's specifications, standard detail drawings, recommended layout 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. Old World Distributors SnowGuards. Old World Distributors, Inc. 5827 West KL Ave, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (616) 353-0726.

2.2 MATERIALS (choose one)

    A. Copper Strap, hood and gusset are 16 oz. C.R. copper.

    B. Lead-coated Copper Strap, hood and gusset are 16 oz. C.R. copper sheet stock lead-coated and cut to size.

    C. Galvalume Strap and Painted Galvanized, hood and gusset are 24 guage.

    D. Aluminum Strap, hood and gusset are .032 Aluminum.

2.3 FINISH

    A. Mill finish.

    B. Pre-tinned back of the strap for solder on snowguards.

    C. Kynar? 500 or Hylar? 5000 prepainted sheet (galvalume or aluminum only).

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 Old World Distributors' SnowGuards.

3.2 INSTALLATION

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

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