Snoblox-Snojax

What Snoblox-Snojax does

Snoblox-Snojax is a privately held American manufacturer of rooftop snow retention devices and adjacent metal-roof accessories, headquartered at 671 Willow Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Founded circa 1976, the company originated the polycarbonate pad-style snow guard category with its patented SnoJax product and has operated continuously for nearly fifty years under multiple owned brands including SnoBlox-Snojax, SnoBar-ColorBar, VentSaver, RoofClamp, LeafBlox, WindBar, SataMount, RidgePro, and SureBond. Its customer base spans design professionals (architects, engineers), roofing contractors, and DIY homeowners, with commercial/enterprise adoption referenced in projects such as State Farm Arena.

The product portfolio is built on proprietary materials science and mounting technology: UV-stabilized virgin-grade polycarbonate and 16-gauge 304 stainless-steel construction, patented waffled base designs for adhesive bonding, patented drop-in clamps for standing-seam rails, and adhesive/sealant systems (SureBond SB-190, NovaFlex MR-150) enabling non-penetrating installation. Core product lines include pad-style snow guards (SnoBlox Deuce/Ace, IceJax I/II, SnoJax I/II, SnowBreaker, EcoJax), continuous rail systems (SnoBar galvanized, ColorBar aluminum), clamp-on seam guards (SnoCleat RC/RCT, RoofClamp), decorative stainless-steel guards (SnowCatcher with Kodiak, Mustang, Maple Leaf, Fleur-de-lis variants), and accessories including RidgePro fall protection and SataMount satellite mounts.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce on a BigCommerce storefront (snoblox-snojax.com), supplemented by phone orders, with no third-party reseller channels disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware purchases at unit prices typically in the $2–$16 per piece range, 6-foot rail kits at $90–$94, 20–25-piece bundles with bulk discounts, and higher-ticket items such as the $549 RidgePro anchor and custom powder-coated SnowCatcher orders (3–4 week lead time). Distribution is primarily domestic (all U.S. states plus Canada and APO/FPO addresses), with a content/SEO engine (buyers guide, manufacturer compatibility database for 40+ panel profiles, spacing tool, free design-professional course) driving specification-stage demand capture.

Name

Snoblox-Snojax

Legal name

SnoBlox-Snojax

Website

https://snoblox-snojax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Snoblox-Snojax is a privately held American manufacturer founded in 1976, based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, that designs and sells patented polycarbonate and stainless-steel snow guards, rail systems, and adjacent metal-roof accessories directly to contractors, design professionals, and DIY homeowners via its e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Snow Retention Products

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Snow retention products
• Metal roof snow guards
• Polycarbonate snow guards
• Standing seam clamps
• Roofing accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemoyne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Pad-Style Snow Guards): Direct one-time sale of polycarbonate and stainless-steel pad-style snow guards (SnoBlox Deuce, IceJax I/II, SnoJax I/II, SnoBlox Ace, EcoJax, SnowBreaker, SnowCatcher, SnoCleat) in unit pricing with bulk bundles available.
2. Snow Rail System Sales (SnoBar/ColorBar): One-time sale of 6-foot galvanized SnoBar and aluminum ColorBar rail systems with mounting brackets, available for standing seam, screw-down, shingle, 2.67 corrugated, and PBR panel profiles.
3. Accessories & Sealant Sales: Sale of installation accessories — NovaFlex MR-150 silicone sealant, SureBond SB-190 adhesive, Master Driller / Master Gripper / SFS wood-purlin screws, 3M VHB tape pads, alcohol cleaning wipes, RidgePro fall-protection anchor.
4. Volume Bundle Pricing: Discounted 20- and 25-piece bundles of pad-style snow guards plus free shipping threshold ($1,000+) incentivize larger contractor/DIY orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SnoBlox-Snojax manufactures and sells snow retention and metal roof protection products directly to consumers, contractors, and design professionals via its e-commerce storefront. Core offerings include polycarbonate pad-style snow guards (SnoBlox, SnoJax, IceJax, EcoJax, SnowBreaker), stainless steel SnowCatchers, continuous SnoBar/ColorBar snow rail systems, standing seam RoofClamps, VentSaver vent protection, LeafBlox gutter guards, WindBar wind uplift protection, SataMount satellite mounts, RidgePro fall protection anchors, and installation accessories including SureBond SB-190 adhesive and NovaFlex MR-150 sealant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SnoBar-ColorBar: Original standing seam-mounted snow rail systems (invented 1992); includes SnoBar (galvanized) and ColorBar (aluminum) snow rail product lines.
• VentSaver
• RoofClamp
• LeafBlox
• SataMount
• RidgePro
• SureBond
• SnoBlox-Snojax

Products and services

• SnoBlox-Snojax Polycarbonate Snow Guards The company's flagship brand of clear and colored UV-stabilized virgin-grade polycarbonate pad-style snow guards for metal roofs. Includes SnoBlox Deuce, SnoBlox Ace, SnoJax I, SnoJax II, IceJax I, IceJax II, EcoJax, EcoBlox, and SnowBreaker/SnowBreaker 3M in adhesive-mounted, screw-down, and clamp-on variants.
• SnoBlox Deuce A patented polycarbonate pad-style snow guard with a waffled base design for improved adhesive bonding; available in clear and multiple colors (Hunter Green, Medium Bronze, Copper, Black, Dark Gray, Light Gray, White). Positioned as the industry standard for affordable clear snow retention.
• SnoBlox Ace A larger polycarbonate pad-style snow guard with a patented waffled base for higher holding strength; designed for heavier snow loads and available in adhesive and screw-down mounting variants.
• SnoJax I The original SnoBlox-Snojax polycarbonate pad-style snow guard, patented in the late 1970s as the world's first screw-down clear polycarbonate snow guard. On PBR panels, mechanical fastening is required.
• SnoJax II Polycarbonate pad-style snow guard introduced in 1985 as the world's first glue-down polycarbonate snow guard, allowing installation without roof penetration.
• IceJax I A polycarbonate pad-style snow guard launched in 2005 and validated by ATI professional testing; can be installed with adhesive or screws on compatible panels.
• IceJax II A high-strength polycarbonate snow guard launched in 2005 and validated by ATI testing; intended for areas with significant snowfall where additional holding strength is needed.
• EcoJax Clear Snow Guards

Quantifiable outcome

• SnowCatcher snow guards held up to 3,923 pounds of force before attachment failure in professional testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NovagardcoreTechnology or IntegrationNovagard (a woman-owned manufacturer of silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams founded in 1977 and ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 certified) supplies the NovaFlex Metal Roof & Panel Adhesive Sealant that SnoBlox-Snojax resells as its recommended sealant for screw-down snow guard installations. NovaGard is featured as one of SnoBlox-Snojax's branded product lines (novaguard.com).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TRA Snow and Sun: TRA Snow and Sun manufactures snow retention and solar mounting hardware for metal roofs, with comparable pad-style and continuous rail systems. Targets the same architectural specifier and contractor channel as SnoBlox-Snojax, including standing seam and exposed fastener profiles.
• Alpine SnowGuards: Alpine SnowGuards designs and distributes pad-style and pipe-style snow retention systems for metal, slate, and asphalt shingle roofs, competing head-to-head with SnoBlox-Snojax in the U.S. residential and light commercial market. Direct overlap in polycarbonate pad-style guards, bar/rail systems, and non-penetrating adhesive mounting.
• S-5! Attachments: S-5! is the leading manufacturer of non-penetrating standing seam clamps used to attach snow rails, solar PV, satellite mounts, and other rooftop accessories. Its clamps are used in many of the same SnoBar/ColorBar installations and the company sells competing snow retention solutions, putting it in direct competition for specifier mind share.
• PMC Industries (SnowMax): PMC Industries' SnowMax line produces polycarbonate pad-style snow guards and snow rails for metal roofing, including glue-down and screw-down mounting options. Direct overlap with SnoBlox-Snojax's pad-style products and similar positioning in the architectural specification channel.
• RockyGuard Snow Retention: RockyGuard produces polycarbonate pad-style and rail-style snow guards for metal roofing, offering glue-down, screw-down, and clamp-on variants similar to SnoBlox-Snojax's SnoBlox Deuce, SnoJax II, and SnoCleat lines. Competes on price and panel compatibility in the same contractor/specifier segment.
• LMCurbs (Lexington Manufacturing): LMCurbs manufactures snow guards and roof curbs for metal buildings, including pad-style and bar-style systems for standing seam and screw-down panels. Sells through metal-building dealer channels that overlap with SnoBlox-Snojax's contractor audience.

Broad incumbents

• ATAS International: ATAS International is a large, established manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and ceiling systems with its own Accel accessories including snow guards and snow rails. Competes broadly with SnoBlox-Snojax in the snow retention accessory category, but as part of a much larger architectural metal products portfolio rather than a snow retention specialist.

Regional players

• East Coast Metal Roofing (snow retention line): East Coast Metal Roofing distributes metal roofing systems and complementary snow retention hardware for residential customers in the Northeast U.S., an overlapping geography with SnoBlox-Snojax's strongest markets. Its snow guard offering is part of a vertically integrated roofing contractor business rather than a stand-alone product brand.
• Dynamic Fastener: Dynamic Fastener supplies screws, accessories, and snow retention hardware to the metal roofing contractor channel across the central U.S. It carries competing snow guard and bar systems and sells through a similar installer audience, although its snow retention line is a smaller part of a broader fastener catalog.

Emerging players

• IceBlox Inc. IceBlox distributes polycarbonate and metal snow guards for residential metal roofing applications. Smaller catalog and channel than SnoBlox-Snojax, but overlapping pad-style and glue-down product positioning, particularly for homeowners and small contractors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCD6ggXbqSr75LekQ7V2-G1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/snowguards
• Instagraminstagram.com/snoblox_snojax
• TikToktiktok.com/@snoblox_snojax
• Xx.com/snojaxsnowguard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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