How to install snow guard

The roof of the house is a very complex structure. There may be various devices and devices. One of the roof designs are snegozaderzhateli. This is an optional, but necessary element. The fact is that during a snowy winter a lot of snow can accumulate on the roof, and if this mass comes off suddenly, it can cause a lot of trouble. In this article we will talk about how to install snow guard. Let's talk about their varieties and features.

Types of snow guard

Install the snow guard is necessary. He will be able to protect you from accidents and court proceedings, in case of damage to someone else's property during the “avalanche”. And which one to choose? What types of snow protectors are commercially available?

The most common option are lattice structures. They are made of metal and can be installed on almost any type of roof. Lattices are quite effective and they are usually used to protect against the collapse of snow masses in multi-storey buildings. Such constructions can be mounted in both a nailing and mounted way.

It is possible to install a lamellar type of snegozaderzhateley on a metal tile and professional sheets.

Such structures do not work well if the angle of inclination of the roof is more than 30 °.

Lamellar designs are made of the same material as the roof, and are relatively inexpensive.

On the roof of the soft material can be mounted snow stoppers. They have a hook design. Very often, these snegozaderzhateli set as an additional protection. Thanks to the use of modern technology, snow stoppers are made of transparent material, which makes them less noticeable.

Another universal (not dependent on the type of roof) is a tubular snow guard. It is a bracket with attached tubes. This design holds the snow no worse than lattice.

Among the variety of designs of snow caps, the most common are lattice and tubular. They are quite effective and are great for all types of roofing. We will talk about the installation of such products with our own hands.

Where to install

Before you begin installation of snow clamps, you must determine the place of their installation. Installation can be made both during the construction of the roof, and already at the operated facilities.

The number and installation location of the snow guards is determined based on several factors. Namely:

• roof area;
• roofing material;
• tilt angle;
• rainfall in winter.

If the roof area is large and there is a significant amount of snow, then there should be a lot of snow holders. They can be installed in several rows, staggered or only in dangerous areas. According to the recommendations of experts, with the length of the slope of more than five meters, devices for snow delay should be put in two rows. In other cases, depending on the amount of precipitation.

Also the number of devices will depend on the type of roof. The metal tile and professional sheet which are popular today is a smooth material. With a slight heat (for example, on a sunny day), snow from such a roof will actively fall. Therefore, it is on such a roof that the snow guards are simply necessary.

As a rule, snow retention devices are mounted above skylights, walkways, driveways, and other areas where a large mass of snow may damage property or human health.

When installing, it is necessary to retreat from the eaves of at least 50 cm. The only exception is the installation of lattice structures, provided that the eaves are formed by the roof truss legs.

Mounting snowmobile

Snow traps in the form of grids have recently begun to give way to the palm tubular structures. But still they are also widely used, as before. That lattice products can often be found on the roof of tiles.

The principle of installation of both types is the same. The only thing that the lattice structures can be installed directly on the eaves of the roof.

Installation takes place in the following sequence:

• make markup of the future location of structures;
• in these places the crate is enhanced by additional bars;
• we make assembly of snegozaderzhatel. At the same time, it is not necessary to tighten the bolts tightly;
• in the roofing material we drill holes for mounting. If the coating is made of metal, then it is necessary to mount in the lower wave, which is adjacent to the crate;
• mount the bracket to the crate. At the same time it is necessary to observe a certain step. It will depend on the slope of the slope. The larger it is, the less should be the installation step of the brackets. As a rule, a distance of 50 cm is enough for even the steepest slope. Fasteners are made using bolts, with the installation of additional rubber seals;
• Now we attach the snow guard designs to the brackets.

In this way, it is possible to install devices for snow retention on almost any type of roof.

Slightly different installation of snegozaderzhateley on a soft roof.

If the slope of the slope is less than 15 °, then the installation of such devices is generally not advisable. Also, the formation of "avalanche" is unlikely in the presence of sprinkling of stone dust. That is why powerful snow guards are not installed on a soft roof, the presence of snow stoppers is quite enough.

Such devices are placed in a checkerboard pattern. The installation itself is made by simple screws. In this case, it is not necessary to reinforce the crate. Firstly, snow stoppers weigh little. And secondly, the soft roof keeps within on a continuous type of an obreshetka. If the slope of the slope is large, then it is possible to mount both tubular and lattice snow holders.

When installing such structures on a soft roof, there is always a risk of damaging tightness. Therefore, the mounting holes must be carefully sealed. This can be done using rubber gaskets or any sealant.

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