SnoCleat™ PBR Screw-Down Aluminum Snow Guard (Canada)

The SnoCleat™ PBR is a bracket-style snow guard made from extruded 6061 aluminum for exposed-fastener PBR and R-panel metal roofs. It mounts on the flat of the panel and screws through into the purlin, the same way a pad guard does, but its bracket profile gives sliding snow a larger surface to push against. Sold single or in 10-packs from our warehouse in Paris, Ontario.

Fits

• PBR and R-panel exposed-fastener (screw-down) metal roofs
• Mounts on the panel flat and fastens into a wood or steel purlin or structural support below
• Not for standing seam — use the clamp-on SnoCleat RC instead

Why a bracket instead of a pad

Pad-style guards hold snow with a small face. The SnoCleat PBR installs the same way, screwed through the flat into structure, but its extruded aluminum bracket presents more holding surface to the snowpack. Add the optional slide-in colour strip and it blends into the roof.

What's included

• Single: 1 × SnoCleat PBR aluminum bracket
• 10-Pack: 10 × SnoCleat PBR aluminum brackets (screws not included)
• Use metal roofing screws matched to your purlins (wood or steel), or ask us to quote them with your order

Specifications

How many SnoCleat PBR guards do I need?

It depends on four things: roof pitch, the length of the panel run from eave to ridge, the panel profile, and your local ground snow load under the National Building Code of Canada (Ss/Sr). Steeper, longer and snowier roofs need more rows. SnoCleat PBR guards go in staggered rows across the roof, following the SnoCleat PBR spacing guidelines for your pitch and snow load. Send us your roof details and we'll lay it out for free.

Installation at a glance

• Mark the rows from your layout on the panel flats, staggered across the roof.
• Fasten each bracket through the flat into the purlin or structural support — never into the sheet alone.
• Seal each fastener as your roof manufacturer recommends.
• Slide in the colour strip if you ordered one.

Questions we get

How is the SnoCleat PBR different from a pad-style snow guard?

It installs the same way, screwed through the panel flat into the purlin, but it's an extruded aluminum bracket that gives the snow a larger holding surface, and it can take a colour strip to match your roof.

Does the SnoCleat PBR 10-pack include screws?

No. The 10-pack is guards only. Use metal roofing screws matched to your wood or steel purlins, or ask us to quote them with your order.

Can I use the SnoCleat PBR on a standing seam roof?

No. It's made for exposed-fastener PBR and R-panel roofs. For standing seam, use the clamp-on SnoCleat RC, which needs no panel penetrations.

How many SnoCleat PBR guards do I need?

It depends on roof pitch, panel run length, panel profile and your local ground snow load. Send us your roof details for a free engineered layout, usually back within one business day.

Does Canada Snow Guards ship the SnoCleat PBR from Canada?

Yes. It's stocked in Paris, Ontario and ships to every province and territory in Canadian dollars, with no duties or brokerage fees.