Montana custom home named runner up winner in 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest

For the new home project Fread contacted Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and used their free layout service to determine what snow retention product to use and where placement of the product should go.

With an average of 400 inches of snowfall a year, the city of Big Sky, Montana could easily be nicknamed “Big Snow.” Because of the tremendous amount of snowfall, homes in the area rely on snow retention systems for their roofs. One impressive system created by Battle Ridge Builders just took the runner up prize in the residential category of the 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest sponsored by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards.

“The vintage 24-gauge metal roof creates a type of lasting art on this home,” says Spenser Fread, superintendent with Battle Ridge Builders out of Belgrade, Montana. “Because metal is so slick, snows can avalanche off them as the sun warms up the roof’s surface. That’s why a snow retention system is so essential.”

For the new home project Fread contacted Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and used their free layout service to determine what snow retention product to use and where placement of the product should go. The company specified Blizzard Heavy Duty II with S-5!® S clamps and ice flags in dark bronze.

The aluminum 2-pipe snow fence bracket with two attached standard (full sized) clamps are specifically created for standing seam metal panels. Effective for snow retention in areas with high snow loads, the S-5!® standing-seam clamps are designed to affix directly to the vertical seams of the metal panels without penetrating the seam by tightening the included stainless steel setscrews.

“The good customer service team from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards was very helpful,” says Fread. “This was my first time using their products. I had a positive experience with the company and will likely install their products again on future projects. Installation of the snow retention materials was very straight forward. Most importantly, the homeowners feel secure and safe with their new roofing system.”

Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. manufactures snow guards and fence-style snow retention systems designed to protect people and property. The company offers free layouts and quotes for product placement, plus free training for roofing contractors and architects. Metal products are warrantied for 50 years. Proud corporate partner of Freedom Service Dogs and founder of National Snow Guards Safety Month. For details visit www.rockymountainsnowguards.com or call 1-877-414-7606.