#15 Snowguard Specification Sheet

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

    A. WORK INCLUDES

        1. #15 Snowguard that attaches directly to the roof deck.

        2. Provide appropriate snowguard and fasteners for the roof system.

    B. RELATED SECTIONS

        1. Section 07500: Membrane Roofing

        2. Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

    A. COMPONENTS:

1. #15 Snowguard system consists of snowguard block and flag assembly and base plate.

        1. Aluminum tubing.

        3. Threaded Couplings.

        4. End Caps (optional).

        5. End Collars (optional).

        6. Ice Flag (optional)

        7. Fasteners

                a. To be of metal compatible with snowguards.

                b. Fasteners should be selected for compatibility with the roof deck.

                c. Fastener strength should exceed or be equal to that of the snowguard system.

        8. Adhesive : to be membrane roof manufacturer approved.

    B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

        1. Spacing to be recommended by manufacturer or building engineer.

        2. A minimum of 6 fasteners per snowguard base plate.

        3. 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, 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 materials 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

    A.  Snowguard Block and Flag are extruded and milled 6061-T6 Aluminum

    B.   Base Plate is 11 gauge thick 302 Stainless Steel.

    C.  Tubing is 6005-T5, 1” outside diameter and 1/8” wall thickness extruded Aluminum.

    D.  Threaded Couplings are 6061-T6 Aluminum 5” long.

    E.   End Caps are 302 stainless steel.

    F.   Ice Flags are 6061-T6 Aluminum 3” x _ (as needed).

    G.  End Collars are 6061 T-6 aluminum shaft collars.

    H.  Fasteners are 18-8 Stainless Steel.

2.3    FINISH - All materials provided mill finish.

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 installation and layout..

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