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Wildstone Ranch Protects Horses and Equipment With SnoGard EF™

S-5!'s pre-engineered snow retention system helps manage snow and ice on an exposed-fastened metal roof at a Colorado equestrian and agricultural facility.

LOCATION Larkspur, Co
INDUSTRY Agricultural
CUSTOMER Wildstone Ranch
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS ICC-ES | IAPMO / UES (Snow)

The Challenge

Located along Colorado's Front Range, Wildstone Ranch faces demanding winter conditions, including winds exceeding 60–80 mph and rapid snow accumulation.

The 2,500-square-foot equestrian and agricultural facility features an exposed-fastened PBR metal roof, with horse stalls, paddocks, gutters and farm equipment directly below the roofline. Sudden snow and ice shedding posed potential hazards to horses, people and equipment, while also threatening gutters essential for proper drainage.

 

Project Stats

Wildstone Ranch is a 20-acre equestrian and agricultural property in Larkspur, Colorado, home to three rescued horses. Its 2,500-square-foot building features a 26-gauge PBR exposed-fastened metal roof with a 3:12 pitch and 12-foot lean-tos.

To help manage snow and ice above vulnerable areas, the project incorporated 208 linear feet of SnoGard EF and 104 linear feet of ColorStrip.

2500 sq ft

Building Area

3:12

Roof Pitch

208 lin ft.

SnoGard EF Installed

Wildstone Ranch Protects Horses and Equipment With SnoGard EF™

The Solution

Blazing Construction installed S-5!'s SnoGard EF, a pre-engineered, prescriptive continuous snow retention system designed specifically for exposed-fastened metal roofs.

With published application guidelines and simplified load charts, SnoGard EF provides a straightforward approach to system selection and installation.

The system helps manage accumulated snow and ice above the horse stalls, paddocks, gutters and equipment storage areas, reducing the risk of sudden snow shedding. ColorStrip complements the roof's finish, providing a clean, consistent appearance.

104 lin ft

Optional ColorStrip™

26 GA

Metal Roof Gauge

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“With horses, people, gutters and equipment directly below the roofline, managing snow and ice is critical to us. SnoGard EF gave us a pre-engineered system designed specifically for our exposed-fastened metal roof, rather than flimsy sheet metal or expensive commercial solutions. It gives us the snow management we need and a clean, finished look on the building, matching the finish color of our roof.”

Judy Belling, Owner

| Wildstone Ranch

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