Patent ID: 7213373
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In the combination of a metal standing seam roof and a snow guard assembly, said roof comprising a first roofing panel and a second roofing panel, the first and second roofing panels each having a substantially perpendicular longitudinal edge thereon, the longitudinal edge of the first roofing panel positioned in close proximity to the longitudinal edge of the second roofing panel forming a raised seam therealong, said snow guard assembly comprising a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base which defines a groove whereby the base is locatable on the metal roof by placement of the groove about a segment of the seam, the improvement comprising, spanning means extending between adjacent snow brakes, and fastener means on said base for securing said base to said segment of the seam and for connecting the base with said spanning means.