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AIA-Approved “Theory of Snow Retention” course now available from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
The free 45-minute in-person presentation is intended for architects with general roofing knowledge. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, one of the leading snow retention manufacturers in the country, has introduced the new “Theory of Snow Retention” course for American Institute of Architects (AIA) members. The AIA Continuing Education System (CES) course, under ...
Winners selected in 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc.
$10,000 in prizes awarded to roofing contractors. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., a leader in the snow retention industry, has announced the eight winners in its 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest. Roofing contractors across the nation have won $10,000 in prizes. Two grand prize winners are each receiving $2,000 cash ...
Top July articles: Trailblazing roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Catch up on what’s been happening during the roofing world’s busiest season. For many homeowners, summer is the relaxing season – full of long evenings enjoying the warm weather and sunny weekends exploring their neighborhoods. But for contractors in the roofing industry, summer is called construction ...
Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the last month at The Coffee Shops™! Construction season is in full swing with the long summer days and better weather. Here at The Coffee Shops™ we have also been busy this last month! One of our most-read articles from July 2025 came ...
Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest 2025!
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., a leader in the snow retention industry, has launched the second year of its nationwide contest, “Show Us Our Snow Guards.” Starting June 1 and running through July 31, 2025, roofing contractors are invited to enter the popular contest to showcase their use of Rocky ...
Adding elegance above: The aesthetic advantages of snow guards and snow retention systems
National Curb Appeal Month in August celebrates style on the roof. When homeowners envision the captivating allure of their dream homes, the roof often crowns the picture — literally and figuratively. Its silhouette defines the skyline, its materials and color breathe personality into the structure and its architectural features can make ...
17 feet of snow is no joke on a roof
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Whether it’s a region like Truckee, where heavy snowfall is the norm, or the mountains of Colorado or the hills of Texas, snow guards are an essential safety measure. There’s no joking around when it comes to adding snow retention to roofs in Truckee, California. Recognized by ...
Roofer profile: Scott Owen, Owen Enterprises Inc.
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Learn how this multi-talented roofer used Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and DaVinci composite roofing in their work. It’s hard to imagine an exterior service that Owen Enterprises Inc. doesn’t offer. Whether it’s siding, windows and doors, garages or even general contracting, the talented Illinois team can handle ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards wants to put your incredible projects center stage
By Emma Peterson. Enter your best project that utilizes a snow retention system before July 31, 2025, for a chance to win big! Two years ago, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards held their first nationwide contest – “Show Us Our Snow Guards.” The goal of the contest was to invite roofing ...
Functional and fashionable
By Emma Peterson. These companies are raising awareness of not only the structural importance of snow guards, but the aesthetic value of them. Recently, Karen Edwards got the chance to sit down with Brian Cross, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards’ VP of sales and marketing, and Shawn DeAngelo, the western region ...
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