Roofing & Materials
Snow guard
A small attachment that holds snow on a metal or steep roof so it releases in pieces instead of one dangerous slide. It appears as a line item on estimates for those roofs. On a claim, ask whether any were damaged or removed and need replacing.
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What does "Snow guard" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A small attachment that holds snow on a metal or steep roof so it releases in pieces instead of one dangerous slide. It appears as a line item on estimates for those roofs. On a claim, ask whether any were damaged or removed and need replacing.
Where does "Snow guard" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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