The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Northeast Atlanta
Snow Guards in Northeast Atlanta & the Foothills
Snow guards hold ice and snow on steep and metal roofs so it melts in place, instead of sliding onto walkways, cars or landscaping below.
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Snow Guards in Northeast Atlanta, GA: Snow guards are devices fixed to the roof that hold snow and ice in place so it melts off gradually instead of sliding off in one sheet. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Northeast Atlanta installs them on steep, metal, slate and wood roofs where a winter storm could send ice onto people or property. Call (770) 637-5130 or book online.
Snow guards are not the same as gutter guards. A gutter guard keeps leaves out of the gutter, and a snow guard keeps snow and ice on the roof. On most asphalt shingle roofs in Northeast Atlanta you will never need one, because shingles grip well enough to hold the little snow we get.
The exceptions are steep roofs and slick surfaces: metal, slate and wood shake. After an ice storm in North Georgia, a frozen sheet can let go all at once and land on a front walk, a deck or a car in the driveway. Snow guards hold it in place until the sun melts it off, and they pair well with heated gutters on homes where ice is a known problem.
Snow guards for North Georgia roofs
Which Northeast Atlanta roofs need snow guards, and which material to use
Shingle roofs almost never do. Steep metal, slate and shake roofs over a walkway or driveway sometimes do. When they do, matching the guard to the roof matters as much as the guard itself.
Asphalt shingles have enough texture to hold the modest snow North Georgia gets, so on most homes from Duluth to Watkinsville snow guards are not on our list at all. The exceptions are roofs that are very steep or very slick: metal, slate and wood shake.
On those roofs, wet snow and freezing rain can bond into one lump that freezes solid overnight. As the roof warms, from the attic below or the sun above, a thin layer of meltwater forms underneath and the whole block lets go at once. On its way down it can rip off a gutter and land on whatever sits below the eave: a front step, a deck, a car.
Snow guards break that sheet up and hold it on the roof until it melts off gradually. They come in several sizes and colors so they sit quietly on the roof.
Matching the guard to the roof
| Roof | Guard we use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Metal roof (aluminum, copper, galvanized or galvalume) | Lexan, or a guard in the same metal as the roof | Two different metals plus rainwater form a corrosive bridge. Lexan attaches with a weather-rated bonding agent and avoids that entirely. |
| Cedar shake | Aluminum | Low corrosion and a secure hold on wood |
| Stone tile or slate | Aluminum | Holds on a hard, slick surface without corroding |
| Asphalt shingle | Usually none | Shingles grip well enough for the snow we see |
Is your roof a candidate?
- The roof is metal, slate or wood shake rather than asphalt shingle.
- The pitch is steep enough that nobody would walk on it.
- An entry, walkway, deck or parking spot sits under the eave.
- Ice has slid off in a past storm, or bent or pulled down a gutter.
- A gutter guard or heated gutter below would take the hit from falling ice.
If two or more of these fit, it is worth a look. If none do, you can cross snow guards off your list, and a Solutionist will tell you so.
Snow guards, gutters and heat: how they fit together
Snow guards hold ice up top, but the meltwater still has to get off the roof. That is where heated gutters come in on homes with a history of ice, keeping the gutter warm so that slow melt drains instead of refreezing at the eave. We do not run heat cable across many roof surfaces because of roof warranty concerns, so the cable stays inside the gutter and downspout. On a galvalume metal roof, galvalume gutters are the natural match below the guards. If falling ice has already done damage, gutter repair straightens or rehangs the run first.
Once installed, snow guards need the same attention as the rest of the roof edge. We check the fasteners, the waterproofing at each attachment and the assembly itself so they stay put when they are finally asked to work. The rest of our winter and drainage work is under exterior solutions.
Have a steep or metal roof over your front walk? Get a straight answer on snow guards. Call (770) 637-5130
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More Ways We Help Northeast Atlanta Homeowners
Pair snow guards with the rest of a winter-ready roof edge.
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Learn more Galvalume GuttersA natural partner for a galvalume metal roof, with a long life and a finish that does not fade.
Learn more Gutter RepairGutters bent or pulled down by sliding ice, straightened, rehung or replaced.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsStainless micro-mesh that keeps leaves and needles out all year, so the gutter is clear when winter comes.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsDrainage, fascia and other upgrades that protect the roof edge and the ground below it.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your Northeast Atlanta gutters. A local Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what you actually need and leaves a written price. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free estimate or call (770) 637-5130How it works
Getting snow guards on your roof
- 1Call or book online
Tell us about your roof and where snow or ice has come down before.
- 2Roof assessment
A Solutionist checks the pitch, the roofing material and what sits below each eave.
- 3Choose the guard
Lexan, aluminum or a matching metal, with the layout spelled out in a written estimate.
- 4Install and review
The crew installs the guards and walks you through the coverage.
Why the Brothers
Why Northeast Atlanta Homeowners Call the Brothers
We match the guard to the roofing material, so you do not trade a sliding-ice problem for a corrosion problem.
We will tell you if your roof does not need snow guards. Most shingle roofs here do not, and we would rather keep your trust than sell an add-on.
Snow guards, heated gutters, gutter guards and solid hangers work together. We look at the whole roof edge, not one product.
With a home base in Suwanee and offices in Marietta, Ball Ground and Watkinsville, the Brothers are close to homes in the northern part of the territory and everywhere else we work.
Year-round
Your Northeast Atlanta gutter calendar
How the year breaks down on Northeast Atlanta rooflines, and what we are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf season clean-outs
Oak, maple and sweetgum leaves cleared out as they drop, with BroGuard going on before the late fall rain.
- Winter · Dec to FebStorm and freeze calls
Overflow and clog calls through the wettest stretch of the year, plus repairs when ice or a falling limb pulls a section loose.
- Spring · Mar to MayPollen and tassel season
Pine pollen and oak tassels flushed out of troughs and outlets, and guards installed so the next round stays on top.
- Summer · Jun to AugThunderstorm season
Pop-up storms test every run, so this is when we upsize gutters and downspouts and fix the spots that spill over.
The Work
Real Crews. Real North Georgia Homes.
Reviews
What Northeast Atlanta Homeowners Say
“My backyard is heavily wooded, so I needed a fine-mesh system, and they had exactly what I was looking for. Great product, reasonable pricing, professional team, and quick installation. I’m very happy with the results and highly recommend them.”
Posted on Google“We are very pleased with the thorough job of cleaning the valleys and other places the leaves and pinestraw accumulated on our roof and gutter guards. The guys that did the work (William & John?) were very professional and cleaned up afterwards perfectly. Highly recommended!”
Posted on Google“We couldn’t be happier with the repair of our gutters, and the installation of their leaf filters. Everyone was timely, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. We give them our highest reccommendation!”
Posted on GoogleSnow Guard Questions, Answered
They hold snow and ice on the roof so it melts off slowly from the sun or another heat source, instead of cascading onto landscaping, cars or people. Wet snow can clump together, freeze overnight into a solid block and then slide as the roof surface thaws beneath it. Snow guards keep that block where it is.
Most do not. Snow and ice storms are occasional here, and a typical asphalt shingle roof grips well enough on its own. Snow guards earn their place on steep metal, slate or wood shake roofs, especially in the northern, higher parts of the territory around Jasper and Dawsonville, and above entries, walkways and driveways where falling ice could hurt someone.
Very steep roofs and roofs made of slate, wood or metal. Those surfaces are slick enough that even with good attic insulation, a thaw under the snow can let a frozen sheet slide off. Asphalt shingles usually provide enough grip to prevent that.
It depends on the roof. Clear Lexan guards are the least visible option and the most favorable for keeping the roof intact and free of corrosion, attached to metal roofs with a bonding agent made for the weather. Aluminum guards suit cedar shake and stone tile roofs. On other metal roofs we match the guard to the roof metal.
Metal roofs come in aluminum, copper, galvanized and galvalume steel. When two different metals touch and rainwater bridges them, they corrode where they meet, even with an insulator between them. Using the same alloy for the roof and the snow guard heads off that problem down the road.
Yes, and on homes with real ice trouble they are often paired. Snow guards keep the load on the roof while it melts, and a heated gutter makes sure that meltwater drains instead of refreezing at the edge. For a metal-roofed home up toward Jasper or a lake house near Gainesville, that combination covers both problems.
Service area
Northeast Atlanta communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Call (770) 637-5130 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Alpharetta
- Cumming
- Johns Creek
- Marietta
- Suwanee
- Duluth
- Roswell
- Athens
- Dunwoody
- Lawrenceville
- Acworth
- Arnoldsville
- Auburn
- Ball Ground
- Bethlehem
- Bishop
- Bogart
- Braselton
- Buford
- Canton
- Colbert
- Comer
- Commerce
- Crawford
- Dacula
- Danielsville
- Dawsonville
- Flowery Branch
- Gainesville
- Gillsville
- Grayson
- Homer
- Hoschton
- Hull
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Lilburn
- Loganville
- Lula
- Marble Hill
- Maysville
- Nicholson
- Norcross
- Oakwood
- Pendergrass
- Snellville
- Statham
- Stone Mountain
- Sugar Hill
- Talmo
- Tate
- Tucker
- Waleska
- Watkinsville
- Winder
- Winterville
- Woodstock
Free estimates
Worried about ice sliding off your roof?
Book a free, no-pressure estimate and a local Solutionist will tell you honestly whether snow guards make sense for your roof.
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