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X-Gard™ 1.0 Snow Guard -
NEX Pipe® with Splice for X-Gard™ -
1.9" OD Tube for X-Gard™ (NEX Pipe® alternative) -
1.9" OD Splice -
X-Gard™ Endcaps for Nex® Pipe -
X-Clip™ II -
X-Clip™ III -
S-5-E™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-H™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-H90™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-N™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-N™ 1.5 Seam Clamp -
S-5-NH™ 1.5 Seam Clamp -
S-5-S™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-T™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-U™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-V™ Seam Clamp -
S-5-Z™ Seam Clamp
System Components
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Max strength, single-pipe snow retention for standing seam.
$11.62
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X-Gard™ 1.0 Snow Guard
Max strength, single-pipe snow retention for standing seam.
Description
S-5!® X-Gard™ 1.0 is mechanically attached with patented round-point setscrews, gripping the seam securely without penetration and without damage to the panel’s protective finishes.
Octagonal, high-tensile aluminum cross-pipe for X-Gard™.
$66.51
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NEX Pipe® with Splice for X-Gard™
Octagonal, high-tensile aluminum cross-pipe for X-Gard™.
Description
Unique, octagonal high-tensile aluminum crossmember spans up to 48". Installs in 7' 8" lengths.
The included splice joins adjacent NEX crossmembers to maintain structural continuity and offer thermal linear expansion and contraction of the X-Gard assembly.
NEX pipe has the ability to cantilever up to 20" past the last clamp in an assembly.
Cost-effective NEX Pipe® alternative for X-Gard™
$42.00
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1.9" OD Tube for X-Gard™ (NEX Pipe® alternative)
Cost-effective NEX Pipe® alternative for X-Gard™
Compatible with 1.9" OD Tube, our NEX Pipe® alternative.
$15.00
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1.9" OD Splice
Compatible with 1.9" OD Tube, our NEX Pipe® alternative.
Clean aesthetic that keeps moisture, debris, and pests out.
$4.00
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X-Gard™ Endcaps for Nex® Pipe
Clean aesthetic that keeps moisture, debris, and pests out.
Description
Black vinyl end caps keep rain, dirt, and debris out of the pipes.
Snow clip for X-Gard™ on standing seams up to 2" tall.
$16.24
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X-Clip™ II
Snow clip for X-Gard™ on standing seams up to 2" tall.
Description
This aluminum component mitigates the migration of snow and ice beneath the X-Gard™ Pipe. It has a special integrated rubber “foot” to prevent abrasion of the panel’s finish.
X-Clip II™ is designed for seam heights of 1" (25 mm) to 1-3/4" (44.5 mm). It will also fit 2" (51 mm) vertical seams, but not 2" (51 mm) horizontal.
Snow clip for X-Gard™ on standing seams up to 3" tall.
$16.88
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X-Clip™ III
Snow clip for X-Gard™ on standing seams up to 3" tall.
Description
This aluminum component retards the migration of snow and ice beneath the X-Gard™ Pipe. It has a special integrated rubber “foot” to prevent abrasion of the panel’s finish.
X-Clip III™ is designed for seam heights of 2" (51 mm) up to 3" (76 mm).
S-5!® Clamps for Standing Seam Metal Roofs
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For traditional 1" and 1.5" tall double-folded seams.
$11.06
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S-5-E™ Seam Clamp
For traditional 1" and 1.5" tall double-folded seams.
Description
The S-5-E is the heavy-duty S-5! clamp made for traditional double-folded standing seam roofs.
What it fits
- Traditional double-folded seams, 1" and 1-1/2" tall
- A match for profiles like the Butler MR-24
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-E Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
Accommodates horizontal seams that are not fully closed.
$28.33
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S-5-H™ Seam Clamp
Accommodates horizontal seams that are not fully closed.
Description
The S-5-H is a heavy-duty S-5! clamp for standing seam panels with a horizontal seam that isn't fully closed.
What it fits
- Horizontal seams that are not fully closed, up to 0.75" wide
- A two-piece design that can be attached anywhere along the seam
- Side-install setscrews, rather than top-down
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
If your horizontal seam is fully closed, the S-5-H90 is the more economical choice. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-H Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
For horizontal, single-folded seams greater than 0.65” wide.
$14.14
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S-5-H90™ Seam Clamp
For horizontal, single-folded seams greater than 0.65” wide.
Description
The S-5-H90 is an economical, heavy-duty S-5! clamp for standing seam panels with a fully closed horizontal, single-folded seam wider than 0.65".
What it fits
- Closed horizontal, single-folded seams greater than 0.65" wide
- A one-piece clamp with top-down setscrews
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
If the horizontal seam is not fully closed, use the S-5-H instead. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-H90 Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
Fits mosts nail strip standing seam metal roof profiles.
$13.18
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S-5-N™ Seam Clamp
Fits mosts nail strip standing seam metal roof profiles.
Description
The S-5-N is the heavy-duty S-5! clamp for popular 1" nail strip standing seam profiles.
What it fits
- 1" nail strip profiles, including Taylor Metals Easy Lock, ASC Building Products Skyline Roofing and NewTech Machinery FF100
- Angled setscrews and an innovative insert fit most nail strip profiles
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Working with a 1.5" nail strip? See the S-5-N 1.5 below. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-N Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
Accommodates most 1.5" narrow nail strip profiles.
$13.18
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S-5-N™ 1.5 Seam Clamp
Accommodates most 1.5" narrow nail strip profiles.
Description
The S-5-N 1.5 is the heavy-duty S-5! clamp for popular 1.5" nail strip standing seam profiles. Its wider throat fits most of them without crimping.
What it fits
- 1.5" nail strip profiles, including Bridger Steel 1.5" Tru Snap, Schlebach 1.5" NailStrip, Sheet Metal Supply NS 1.5" and Sheffield Metals SMI 1.5"
- Wider throat, so no crimping is needed
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Is your nail strip's horizontal dimension on the wide side (over 0.475")? Check the S-5-NH 1.5 hinge clamp. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-N 1.5 Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
For 1.5" nail strip profiles with wider horizontal dimension.
$18.13
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S-5-NH™ 1.5 Seam Clamp
For 1.5" nail strip profiles with wider horizontal dimension.
Description
The S-5-NH 1.5 is a heavy-duty hinge clamp for 1.5" nail strip profiles that have a wider horizontal dimension. ("NH" stands for nail strip hinge.)
What it fits
- 1.5" nail strip profiles with a horizontal dimension over 0.475" and up to 0.800"
- Ideal for Vicwest Prestige, NewTech FF150 and similarly dimensioned profiles
- The hinge insert has a toe that engages the female portion of the panel and forms to the shape of the seam, to help prevent damage at the point of attachment
- The hinge insert is reversible for a proper fit on both wide and medium-width profiles
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-NH 1.5 Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
For Snap-Lock, Angle-Seam, and single folded profiles.
$13.60
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S-5-S™ Seam Clamp
For Snap-Lock, Angle-Seam, and single folded profiles.
Description
The S-5-S is a versatile heavy-duty S-5! clamp for popular snap-together profiles and single-folded angle seams.
What it fits
- Most snap-lock profiles, such as the Firestone UC4 standing seam
- Single-folded (angle-seam) profiles with a horizontal dimension of 0.5" or less
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-S Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
Designed for "T"-shaped seams up to 1.3" wide.
$20.71
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S-5-T™ Seam Clamp
Designed for "T"-shaped seams up to 1.3" wide.
Description
The S-5-T is a heavy-duty S-5! clamp developed for standing seam profiles with a T-shaped seam.
What it fits
- T-shaped seams up to 1.3" (33 mm) wide
- A match for profiles like the Vicwest Tradition 150 and Garland R-Mer Span
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-T Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
Universal clamp suitable for most standing seam profiles.
$17.31
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S-5-U™ Seam Clamp
Universal clamp suitable for most standing seam profiles.
Description
The S-5-U is our most popular S-5! seam clamp, and the universal one. It fits about 85% of the standing seam profiles made in North America, with no holes in the roof.
What it fits
- Vertical standing seams, and it rotates 90 degrees to fit many horizontal seams
- Most structural (metal building) profiles and most popular architectural profiles
- Heavy-duty grip from two T-30 Torx round-point setscrews
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Installation is simple: place the clamp over the seam and tighten the setscrews. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-U Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
For most machine-folded, vertical, standing seams.
$13.60
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S-5-V™ Seam Clamp
For most machine-folded, vertical, standing seams.
Description
The S-5-V is a cost-effective, heavy-duty S-5! clamp for most machine-folded standing seams in a vertical orientation.
What it fits
- Machine-folded, vertical standing seams within the clamp's dimensions
- Often a lower-cost option than the S-5-U when your seam is a good match
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Not sure the seam is a match? The S-5-U covers a wider range of profiles. Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-V Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
For "Zib-Rib" or "Bulb"-shaped standing seams.
$21.42
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S-5-Z™ Seam Clamp
For "Zib-Rib" or "Bulb"-shaped standing seams.
Description
The S-5-Z is a heavy-duty S-5! clamp designed for Zip-Rib, Kalzip and other standing seam profiles with a round, bulb-shaped seam.
What it fits
- Zip-Rib, Kalzip and similar bulb-seam profiles
Best for
Mounting snow guards, solar arrays and rooftop utilities on standing seam metal roofs. It's a non-penetrating clamp, so the roof stays intact.
What's included
- M8 bolt x 1
- Setscrews x 2
- Setscrew bit tip for installation
Works with
ColorGard 2.0, X-Gard 1.0, X-Gard 2.0, SKP Snow Diverters, SKP Snow Guard, PVKIT.
Good to know
Need a smaller clamp for solar or DualGard? See the S-5-Z Mini Seam Clamp.
Ships duty-free across Canada.
X-Gard™ 1.0 Clamp On Snow Guard for Standing Seam Metal Roofs
X-Gard™ 1.0 is the strongest one-pipe snow retention system on the market, designed for maximum load and span with a non-penetrating clamp-on solution built specifically for standing seam metal roof profiles. Its pipe spans up to 4' between attachment points and can cantilever up to 20" past the last clamp. It can be easily retrofitted to existing roofs or incorporated into new construction design. Also available as X-Gard™ 2.0, a two-pipe solution.
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X-Clip Product Brochure
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