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Modern Snow Retention Products & Installation Methods

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

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.

Presented by Brion McMullen, Jason Nagaki, Paul Riddell, and Howie Scarboro on behalf of SnoBlox.

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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.

This course is ONLINE: SELF-PACED. Experience it on your own schedule, at your convenience.

This course is registered with 24 industry association(s). Show credit and registration information.

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

AIA/CES Learning units: 1.5

AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW Hours.

AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.

Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Hours: 1.5

This course qualifies for HSW.

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CE Hours: 1.5

AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.

American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CPD Hours: 1.5

AIC approved course.

Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.

Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CPD Hours: 1.5

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.

California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CE Hours: 1.5

CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.

Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031

PDHs: 1.5

FBPE approved provider.

International Code Council (ICC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Provider Number: 1293

CEU: 0.1

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.

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CEHs: 1.5

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.

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CE Hours: 1.5

InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CE Hours: 1.5

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)

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

CEUs: 0.15

NARI approved course.

0.15 CEU toward certification renewals. 1.5 Hour toward certification application.

Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

PDH: 1.5

AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.

Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.

Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Credit Per Hour: 1.5

This is a RMMI approved course.

RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).

The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Provider No.: A-002

Learning hours: 1.5

This course is approved as a Structured course.

AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.

Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Learning hours: 1.5

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.

Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Learning units: 1.5

AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.

Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

MRC Hours 1.5

CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.

Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.

Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

PDE Hours: 1.5

CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.

Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.

Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Learning units: 1.5

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)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Learning Hours: 1.5

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

Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Hours: 1.5

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.

Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1 / Cours # AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1 / Cours # AEC655-01:1

Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1.5

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)

Course Number/ID: AEC655-01:1

Approval ID: AEC655-01:1

Provider No.: 1036

Learning units: 1.5

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.

This course IS Health, Safety and Welfare eligible.

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