[MassHistPres] Snow Hooks

[Garrett Laws]

Kristi,

Attached are three basic snow retention pieces that attach to slate roofs
relatively easily. The pig tails that you mentioned are simply twisted wire
and compress in a relatively short period of time. The snow guard assembly
isn't seen that often in residential applications and is stamped sheet metal
so will hold up a little better than the pig tails. The bronze guards are a
cast bronze piece attached to a piece of copper that has been folded
multiple times.

It is my experience that the last piece, the bronze guard, holds up the best
while protecting the area.

Cheers,
Garrett

The Copper & Slate Company
Fine Roofing and Exterior Finish Carpentry
238B Calvary Street, Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 893-1916

http://picasaweb.google.com/copperandslate


On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 3:17 PM, Kristi Chase <KChase at somervillema.gov>wrote:

>  A homeowner of a turreted Queen Anne has come in with a request to
> install pigtail snow hooks on their slate roof.  The house is dated 1890.
> Is there a good source on the history of snow hooks?  Is one type of snow
> hook more preferable than another for a house of this age?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kristi Chase
>
> Kristenna P. Chase, Preservation Planner
> Historic Preservation Commission
> Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
> 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA  02143
> (t) 617-625-6600 x2525, (f) 617-625-0722
>
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