Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

Snow guard


Pipe system


Snow birds

A device or series of devices attached to the roof in a pattern that attempts to hold the snow in place, thus preventing sudden snow or ice slides from the roof

Other commonly used names and terms for snow guards include:


Examples from Buffalo:


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