Today’s modern metal roof panel coatings are designed to be low friction in order to self-clean. However, when snow and ice accumulate on the roof, their rapid release causes countless personal injuries, millions of dollars in property damage and liability claims, and business disruptions worldwide. This course provides an overview of snow retention systems that protect against these dangers. Information about components of both pad and bar styles, features, installation, and layout are presented.
Presenter Background Information
Name: Brion McMullen, Jason Nagaki, Paul Riddell, and Howie Scarboro
Title: Brion McMullen-President/CEO and founder of IceBlox Inc. d.b.a. Snoblox-Snojax, Jason Nagaki-VP Riddell and Company/SnoBar, Paul Riddell-President/Riddell and Company/SnoBar and Howie Scarboro-National Sales Manager, SnoBlox-Snojax, SnoBlox
Background
Brion McMullen has over 35 years of experience in the snow guard industry and currently holds the patent on the original SnoBlox and SnowBreaker snow guards. In 1980 he went into business with his late father Jack McMullen, who invented the first polycarbonate snow guard and opened Snojax, Inc.
Brion ventured out on his own and opened IceBlox, Inc. in the year 2000. He has since purchased the assets of Snojax, Inc. and was granted another patent for the revolutionary SnowBreaker design. Through the years, he has successfully built his small company from 2 products to now over 50 different products. His strong belief in customer service has enabled the company to be nominated for numerous customer service awards for the last three years in a row. He is a gold member of the NFBA.
Jason Nagaki began his career in the snow retention industry over 18 years ago with a degree in architecture and a CAD background. Since then, he has specialized in advising architects how to design snow retention systems for all types of roofs as well as designing for architectural aesthetics. Jason was the primary advisor and designer of the largest snow retention project in the United States! He has been awarded numerous patents with several more patents pending on new and improved ways of keeping snow and ice from avalanching off of roofs.
Paul Riddell has over 25 years in the Metal Roofing and Snow Retention Industry. Having studied business management at Santa Clara University, he started working full time for the family business, Riddell & Company, Inc., 20 years ago. During that time he was closely involved in the development and implementation of the first patented bar type snow retention system called SNOBAR. Riddell & Company has been in business since 1976 leading the way in the standing seam metal roofing usage in Colorado. Some of the first jobs Riddell & Company sold standing seam roofs on were in the mountain areas of Colorado and the need arose for holding sliding snow on the roof after several cars were destroyed. That need lead to being involved with the first patented bar system as well as selling the first ever snow retention system that used a slide in color strip that matched the roof called SnoHorse. Paul Riddell, with his business partner Jason Nagaki, purchased the family business over 12 years ago. He continues to lead the industry with innovative cutting edge designs and patents.
Howie Scarboro has a 20 year background in sales and marketing, primarily with construction and real estate products. He oversees daily operations, sales, and marketing activities for all IceBlox Inc divisions. Howie consults with design professionals, contractors, and owners to develop proven snow retention systems for new construction and retrofit. Besides snow retention, his other markets include standing seam roof clamps for solar panel attachment, fall prevention anchors, and Windguard systems that significantly increase wind uplift for metal roof systems.
Howie also focuses on new product development, product testing/certifications, and technical writing. His education articles regarding Snow Guards have been published in various roofing industry publications over the years.
AIA/CES
AIA/CES Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
AIA/CES Learning units: 1.50
AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW Hours.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
HSW
HSW Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Hours: 1.50
This course qualifies for HSW.
AIBD
AIBD Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CE Hours: 1.50
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
AIC
AIC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CPD Hours: 1.50
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
BOMI
BOMI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CPD Hours: 1.50
BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CPD hours.
CCIDC
CCIDC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CE Hours: 1.50
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
FBPE
FBPE Info: Provider Number 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031. Course# AEC655-01:1
PDHs: 1.50
FBPE approved provider.
ICC
ICC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CEU: 0.10
Professional Development Hour: 1
PP course number: 8060
Preferred Provider: 1293
AEC Daily is an ICC Preferred Provider. This course qualifies for ICC Certification Renewal.
IIBEC
IIBEC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CEHs: 1.50
This course qualifies for HSW.
This course is approved for IIBEC CEHs. Users are to self-report to IIBEC by submitting their certificate of completion to IIBEC.
InterNACHI
InterNACHI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CE Hours: 1.50
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
NAHB
NAHB Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CE Hours: 1.50
This program meet NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
NARI
NARI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CEUs: 0.15
NARI approved course.
0.15 CEU toward certification renewals. 1.5 Hour toward certification application.
RCEP
RCEP Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
PDH: 1.50
AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.
RMMI
RMMI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Credit Per Hour: 1.50
This is a RMMI approved course.
RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
AAA
AAA Info: Provider No. A-002. Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning hours: 1.50
This course is approved as a Structured course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
AAPEI
AAPEI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning hours: 1.50
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
AIBC
AIBC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning units: 1.50
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
CAHPI
CAHPI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
MRC Hours 1.50
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
CSC
CSC Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
PDE Hours: 1.50
CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.
NLAA
NLAA Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning units: 1.50
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
NWTAA
NWTAA Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning Hours: 1.50
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
OAA
OAA Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
Hours: 1.50
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
OntarioACHI
OntarioACHI Info: Course# AEC655-01:1
CEU/CPD Hours: 1.00
This course has been accredited for continued development towards the Canadian-Certified Home Inspection (CCHI) Designation.
Members must upload the certificate of completion to their profile for this training to be recognized: https://ontarioachi.ca/members/member-profile
OAQ
OAQ Info: Course# AEC655-01:1 / Cours # AEC655-01:1
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1.50
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l'OAQ comme activité d'auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.
SAA
SAA Info: Provider No. 1036. Course# AEC655-01:1
Learning units: 1.50
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
