Rocky Mountain Snow Guards adds new rooftop snow retention products for 2026

Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is rolling out new snow retention options aimed at reducing rooftop snow and ice avalanches that can damage homes and endanger people below. The 2026 lineup includes updated snow fences, stronger snow guards and a system designed for homes with solar panels.

Why it matters: - Rooftop snow and ice can slide off suddenly and damage gutters, landscaping, decks, vehicles and entryways. - Snow retention can also help protect people walking below and reduce risk to the roof investment itself. - The need is broader in snow-prone areas and is growing as more homes add solar panels.

What happened: - Rocky Mountain Snow Guards introduced new 2026 snow retention products for homeowners and roofing professionals. - The lineup includes the Rocky Fence, CrossGard II snow fences, Everest Guard EG10 and EG16 snow guards, and the Drift Solar 4-pipe aluminum fence-style snow guard system. - Brian Cross said homeowners should have a roofing professional assess the roof before winter conditions create a problem. - Cross said the goal is to help protect people, property and the roof investment itself.

The details: - Rocky Fence is a cost-effective two-pipe snow fence for standing seam metal roofs. - Rocky Fence uses one aluminum bracket and two nominal one-inch aluminum tubes. - The bracket bolts to a compatible S-5!® clamp selected for a specific roof panel and seam geometry. - Rocky Fence is available in mill finish aluminum or powder-coated finishes, including stocked dark bronze and custom colors. - CrossGard II is a two-pipe fence-style snow retention system for retrofit use on all shingle-type roofs. - CrossGard II comes in aluminum mill finish and can also be requested in a powder-coated finish. - CrossGard II requires three screws per upright bracket and can be attached onto the sheeting. - CrossGard II is designed for lower pitches and snow loads. - CrossGard II fits on the face of a single course of shingles, and Cross said the system has the same load ratings as the company’s snow guards. - Everest Guard EG10 and EG16 are welded steel snow guards with gusset design and pre-drilled straps for nail or screw fastening. - Everest Guard products use a stackable design to make handling easier for contractors on rooftops. - Everest Guard EG10 is 10 inches long and works for new and retrofit projects on metal shingle, cedar shake and shingle, synthetic slate and shake, and asphalt shingle roofs. - Everest Guard EG16 is 16 inches long and is intended for new roof installation on cedar and shake shingle, synthetic slate and shake, and natural slate roofs. - The Solar Energy Industries Association said a new solar project was installed every 59 seconds in 2025, and the U.S. has surpassed 6 million cumulative solar installations. - Solar panels can create smooth, slippery surfaces that warm quickly after snowfall and trigger rapid snow slides. - Drift Solar is a 4-pipe aluminum fence-style snow guard system made for installation below solar panels. - Drift Solar is 12 inches tall and is designed to hold snow until it melts gradually. - Drift Solar works for new construction and retrofit roof applications. - The system mounts flush at the eave with the tubing side facing downslope, which is the reverse of a traditional snow fence setup. - Each Drift Solar bracket is anchored with five structural lag bolts. - Individually sold ice screens must be installed with the Drift Solar system to help stop snow from moving between the tubing. - All Rocky Mountain Snow Guards products include a No-Maintenance Warranty and a 50-Year Product Warranty. - Rocky Mountain Snow Guards directs homeowners to its website for product information, roof-type guidance and snow retention resources: More information.

Between the lines: - The product mix suggests Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is targeting a wide range of roof materials and installation scenarios, from new construction to retrofit work. - The solar-specific system shows the company is responding to a clear winter safety issue created by panels that shed snow differently than standard roofing. - The stackable design and retrofit-focused products also point to contractor convenience as a selling factor, not just performance.

What's next: - Homeowners in snowy climates are likely to evaluate snow retention earlier in the roofing process, especially when replacing roofs or adding solar panels. - Roofing professionals will choose among fence-style systems and individual snow guards based on roof type, pitch, snow load and whether the project is new or retrofit. - Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is positioning the new lineup as a long-term safety upgrade backed by warranty coverage.