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SKU: CBColBr-Mill-6FT-12

ColorBar Screw Down Aluminum Metal Roof Snow Rail (6 Foot)

$155.00
  • Availability: In Stock
  • For Panel Type: Mechanically Fastened R-Panel 9" to 12" Flats
  • Includes: 6' Bar, Mounting Brackets and Installation Hardware
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Screw Down Structural ColorBar Key Features

  • 6' Structural Aluminum Bar w/Tek Screws, Tall ColorBrackets w/Screws

  • Screw Down Mounting Bracket Serves as an IceStopper

  • Year-round Installation

  • Fast Installation With "Drop-in Bracket"

  • Mill Aluminum Finish Lasts Indefinitely

  • Insert 2-inch ColorStrips Into the Face of the Bar and Mounting Brackets

  • Powder Coating To Match The Roof is Available

ColorBar Extruded Aluminum Mill Finish Snow Bar System

The ColorBar is a premium structural aluminum snow retention system for customers who demand only the best. You can either leave these snow bars with a mill finish or add two-inch ColorStrips to the channel on the face of the bar and the mounting brackets. We can also color-match ColorBar to the panel by powder coating the bar and mounting brackets (please call us for pricing).

ColorBar Structural Design Advantages

The structural ColorBar uses 40% more material than some other manufacturers. The ColorBar aluminum snow retention system features three structural supports instead of one, providing superior deflection properties. Other aluminum snow rails with only one support do not compare in strength. The flat face of the ColorBar excels at holding snow and ice on a sloped metal roof. Round pipe-style Snow retention systems are not as effective in holding frozen precipitation because the snow and ice tend to go up, over, and under the curved surface of the pipe. Some multiple pipe-style snow retention systems effectively use flat pieces of metal to bridge the gap between the bars. The additional metal pieces take extra time to install and can be unsightly and expensive.

ColorBar Comparison

The Aluminum Screw Down ColorBracket Metal Roof Mount

The snow bar mount used to fasten the aluminum ColorBar to a screw-down metal roof mechanically is called a ColorBracket. It is named this because a piece of the metal roof panel can slide into the slots on the front of the mounting bracket to help it blend in with the color of the roof. The standard tall aluminum Colorbracket is the most commonly used for a mechanical snow bar attachment. If a shorter bar height lower than 15/16 of an inch is preferred, the Short ColorBracket is a no-charge option. Most exposed fastener metal roof panels will require the standard tall ColorBracket (included in this kit) because many major rib panel seams are too high for the short ColorBracket to straddle. There are six screw holes in each mounting bracket to add extra screws if there is an uncertain mounting substrate under the panel. Each ColorBracket bar mount includes three screws and a foam sealing pad.

ColorBar Height When Mounted With Tall and Short ColorBracket

Attaching the ColorBar to an Exposed Fastener Roof

Always attach the mounting bracket to a structural substrate below the metal roof panel. Mounting a snow retention system to the rib of a metal roof panel without attaching it to a structural purlin or rafter below can compromise the metal panel and cause roof leaks.

Screw-Down ColorBar Price Quote and Sample Kits.

We will provide a free custom design and quote for your ColorBar system. To begin the process, submit the Quote Request Form or call us at 800-766-5291 with any questions. Submittal ColorBar sample kits for 12 to 16-inch panels or sample kits for 18 to 24-inch panels are available for purchase.

Screw Down ColorBar Submittal Documents

Screw Down ColorBar Important Disclaimer:

Do not install this snow retention system on isolated roof areas, just over doorways, stack pipes, chimneys, or partial roof sections. Upper roofs, if any, must not be allowed to shed snow and ice onto lower roof areas with snow bars. Before using this product on lower roof areas, all upper roof areas must have a snow retention system. Never install a snow bar system beyond where the end wall and overhang connect. Always obtain a manufacturer's quantity and spacing recommendation before purchasing and installing this product. The installer of this system must carefully follow the manufacturer's installation and spacing recommendations. Not following the manufacturer's spacing and installation recommendations may result in severe roof panel damage, personal injury, or even death.

The following warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. Recommendations for proper use of the product are based on tests believed to be reliable. Any goods proven to be defective due to materials will be replaced, or purchase price refunded, but in no event shall the manufacturer be responsible for damages in excess of the purchase price. User shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and assumes all risks of its use or handling.
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Screw Down ColorBar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An optimized snow rail system layout typically incorporates multiple rows up the roof slope to help distribute the weight evenly. However, factors such as panel types, seam spacing, roof slopes, snow loads, and attachment methods can significantly impact the required layout. Differences in these variables can dramatically influence the layout requirements, so it's essential to refer to the spacing charts for more detailed guidance when designing an effective snow rail system.

The SnoBar system features a 1" x 1" square, hollow tube of GatorShield-coated galvanized steel. In contrast, the ColorBar system uses an extruded 6061-T6 aluminum bar that can accept a color strip. Both systems can be purchased online in a mill finish or special ordered with a powder coated finish by phone. The ColorBar's superior strength allows it to span panels over 24 inches.

Roof leaks can be avoided by properly installing a snow rail system. Be sure to use screws with neoprene washers and our foam gaskets. Some customers also outline the colorbracket bases with a bead of neutral curing and cold weather silicone, which is not required.

Our website offers mill finish, 6-foot SnoBar, and ColorBar kits ready for immediate purchase. If you require longer linear footage or a custom powder-coated finish, we have 12-foot bars shipped in wooden crates via LTL. Our experts can provide price quotes for these systems within 24-48 hours.

When mounted with Tall ColorBrackets on a screw-down roof panel, the ColorBar sits approximately 2-1/8" off the low panel flat. 

About SnoBar-ColorBar

In 1992, Don Drew and Dick Riddell invented SnoBar, the original standing seam-mounted snow rail, earning a patent the following year. The first version, Sno Horse, was installed by Jim Huff at Denver International Airport in 1992. Inspired by office desk name plates, he ingeniously created an aluminum bar with a channel that could accept a strip of colored metal in its face. This design evolved into ColorBar, featuring rapid installation with patented drop-in clamps. Roof clamps, available in stainless steel or aluminum, secure the bar to standing seam metal roofs, making SnoBar the longest-standing snow rail system. There is a SnoBar and ColorBar snow retention system for every sloped roof prone to snow slides. Both snow rails can be powder-coated to match your metal roof.

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