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The IceJax II is a heavy-duty polycarbonate snow guard built for demanding metal roofing applications where higher strength, wider coverage, and better load distribution matter. It features a dual-face design for flat or ribbed mounting, a reinforced strut structure, and ATI-reported test values up to 6,388 lbs screw-mounted. This listing is for the guard only. Screws, adhesive, and sealant are sold separately.
Canada-based supply • No cross-border duty surprises • Product guidance available for roof panel fit, spacing, and layout direction
A lot of snow guard pages make the same lazy mistake: they talk about “strength” without giving you anything real to evaluate. That is how buyers end up comparing products by looks instead of fit, design, and tested values. The IceJax II stands out because it combines a wider footprint, reinforced outer struts, and a reversible profile that can work on flat mounting areas or straddle certain ribbed roof configurations.
For Canadian metal roofing projects, that matters. Snow retention is not just about putting something on the roof. It is about choosing a product that fits the panel properly, handles the expected load, and works within a layout strategy that reduces the risk of sliding snow, damaged gutters, crushed equipment, blocked exits, and expensive callbacks.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | IceJax II Polycarbonate Snow Guard |
| Part number | ICEJAX-2 |
| Material | UV-stabilized 100% virgin polycarbonate |
| Manufacturing origin | Made in USA |
| Colour | Clear |
| Width | 5 inches |
| Height | 3 inches |
| Design feature | Outside struts with reversible flat/ribbed configuration |
| Flat mounting use | For 5-inch and wider flat mounting areas |
| Ribbed mounting use | Can be flipped to straddle certain 12-inch R-panel rib configurations |
| Not recommended for | 9-inch R-panel spacing |
| Screw-mounted test value | 6,388 lbs |
| Adhesive-mounted test value | 1,561 lbs |
| Fastening points | Starter points on both sides for mechanical fastening |
| Included in box | Guard only |
| Not included | Screws, adhesive, and sealant sold separately |
| Shipping | Ships from Canada |
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Use a stronger individual guard where failure carries real consequences.
The reversible design gives this product more flexibility than many single-purpose guards.
Better suited to spec-driven jobs than vague, low-data product options.
| Comparison point | IceJax II | Many standard polycarbonate guards |
|---|---|---|
| Published screw-mounted value | 6,388 lbs | Often lower or not clearly stated |
| Body size | 5" wide x 3" tall | Often smaller overall profile |
| Structural design | Reinforced outside struts | Simpler hollow-body construction |
| Mounting flexibility | Flat or certain ribbed applications | Often built for one mounting style only |
| Product positioning | Heavy-duty, higher-strength option | Often selected for lighter-duty applications |
The trap is assuming “polycarbonate” means all guards are basically equal. They are not. Width, structure, fit, and tested values change what the product can realistically handle.
Snow guard performance depends on more than the guard itself. Roof panel type, span, fastening method, layout, pitch, snow load, substrate, and placement all matter. This page should not be treated as a substitute for project-specific review. If you need help, send your panel type, rib spacing, roof dimensions, pitch, and project location for layout direction.
A stronger polycarbonate option when the job calls for better coverage, higher values, and a more serious profile.
Useful where uncontrolled snow release could damage property or create risk around occupied areas.
More useful than vague product listings because the design intent and reported values are clearer.
Send your panel type, rib spacing, pitch, roof dimensions, and location for product guidance from Canada Snow Guards.