S-5! PRE-ENGINEERED OR FORMALLY ENGINEERED SNOW RETENTION SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE AVALANCHES DUE TO ROOF TOP SNOW AND ICE BUILD UP. THEREFORE, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION; SNOW / ICE MASSES CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE AND / OR INJURY, TO ADJACENT ROOF TOPS, STACKS, GUTTERS AS WELL AS GROUND LEVEL OBJECTS SUCH AS VEHICLES, LANDSCAPES OR PEOPLE.
ATBEST® ENGINEERED S-5!® SNOW RETENTION SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN LOAD TESTED ON HUNDREDS OF ROOF MANUFACTURERS AND PROFILES.
IN ADDITION, WE ARE THE ONLY MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE A 25-YEAR WARRANTY. ONLY ATBEST® SNOW RETENTION SYSTEMS PROVIDE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS FOR ALL ROOF MANUFACTURERS; IN ADDITION TO BEING AESTHETICALLY PLEASING BY MAINTAINING THE CLEAN LINES OF THE ROOF THAT CAN BE COLOR MATCHED VIA OUR EXTENSIVE RAL POWDER COATING COLOR OPTIONS.
Our Heavy Industrial X-Gard 1.0 products are ATBEST’s most popular system. X-Gard 1.0 is the only snow retention system that has been engineered to span up to 48″ which is ideal for our harsh Canadian winters and heavy snow load areas.
X-gard 1.0 is ALSO the ideal system for compatibility with Composite panels complemented with our exclusive engineered cantilever extension providing complete roof coverage.
Our X-Gard 2.0 product is by far the most robust snow retention system on the market. X-Gard 2.0 has been engineered to span up to 48″ which has potential cost savings in both material and / or installation scopes.
X-Gard 2.0 is the only system that is compatible with Composite panels. ATBEST’s X-Gard cantilever extension provides complete coverage.
X-Gard 2.0 is also the only system that provides coverage of solar arrays.
S-5!’s original Light Industrial ColorGard system maintains exceptional HOLDING STRENGTH. optional COLOR-MATCH is identical due to flat stock provided by the panel manufacturer.
DualGard™ is a 2-Tube snow retention system created for those who prefer a traditional looking system with the strength, testing, quality and time-proven integrity you expect from s-5!®
Our DualGard System is the most versatile S-5! system due to it’s ability to be installed on architectural roofs with slight angles.
VERSAGARD™ IS COMPATIBLE WITH tRAPEZOIDAL, EXPOSED-FASTENED PROFILEs. IT COMES WITH FACTORY-APPLIED BUTYL SEALANT adheRed on THE BASE, weather proofing the penetrations and resistant to UV EXPOSURE.
Utilizing YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, LOAD data, et al. ATBEST is canada’s first and only company to provide formally ENGINEERed CUSTOM SNOW RETENTION SYSTEMs for any project.
Why keep snow on the roof?
S-5! Snow Retention Systems are attached using S-5! clamping technology. S-5! attachments are all mechanical, and squeeze the seam with round-point set screws allowing for a non penetrating attachment. The non penetrating method provides a high holding strength and does not void manufacturers Roof Systems warranty.
S-5! offers a wide variety of Pre-Engineered snow retention systems designed to meet the specifications of your project. Contact ATBEST to assist you in choosing the correct and most cost effective system.
There are different options and variables to consider when purchasing a S-5! Snow retention system from ATBEST®. The snow load in the area, the roof slope, eave to ridge distance as well as Panel width are all things to consider. ATBEST® will run the calculations based on the variables specific for your project and determine the most cost effective system to use.
ATBEST will work closely with our clients to design the most efficient and cost effective snow retention system based on the clients needs and project requirements. Atbest will always supply a design/layout of your system as well as detailed instructions on how to install. if there are any questions we are alwasy willing to help.
ATBEST® offers powder coating options to ensure when required that our systems match the color of your projects roof panels. All s-5! systems are able to be powder coated including colorGard however we do also offer the option of color matching 2″ flat stock.
S-5! Snow Retention systems are Designed to be extremely easy to install. if any issues do arise ATBEST® will support until the project is complete.