Why Snow Retention Can’t Wait

By Jesse Sanchez. 

As temperatures increase and summer is on the horizon, most property owners aren't thinking about snow retention, but now is the perfect time to start that conversation. 

You don't think about snow retention until it's snowing. Help property owners prepare for the winter months now and start talking about snow retention. 

Snow buildup on commercial roofs poses serious risks: ice dams, structural overloads and dangerous snow slides that can injure people or damage property. And while many building owners think their roofs can take the pressure, the reality is less forgiving. Snow retention isn’t optional in colder climates, it’s critical. 

The American Society of Civil Engineers' ASCE 7-16 code mandates rooftop equipment be securely fastened, not just held in place by friction. That includes snow retention systems — especially in areas that face significant snowfall. 

So why aren’t more contractors and owners planning for this now? That’s a question Anchor Products is helping answer, with real, engineered solutions that meet both performance and installation demands. 

Anchor Products offers two snow retention systems specifically designed for low-slope commercial roofs: the SRS 0220 2-Pipe Snow Fence System and the SRS 0100 Unitized Snow Fence System. Both use the company’s patented U-Anchor™ 3000 Series, tested for strength and waterproofing and engineered for specific roofing conditions. 

Anchor Products designs its systems to withstand extreme loads while requiring fewer attachments. This approach reduces labor costs and speeds up installation without compromising performance. 

The benefits aren’t just about performance under pressure. The systems use prefabricated, pre-flashed components, no messy field fabrication. Each anchor installs in under five minutes, while the snow fence brackets take less than a minute each. 

For contractors bidding on winter-season projects, these are numbers that translate directly to cost savings and fewer headaches on-site. 

And the design doesn’t skimp on looks either. With custom color options and low-profile brackets, Anchor’s systems offer both form and function. 

As the first flakes begin to fall, the time for snow retention planning has already passed. Smart building owners and contractors are starting the conversation now, before the real weight of winter makes it impossible to ignore. 

Learn more about how Anchor Products is helping professionals stay ahead of the storm and explore their snow retention systems and see how engineered strength meets commercial practicality!