Whether to spend money on the installation of snow guard on the roof.

In the winter time in most regions of the country falls snow, which theaccumulated on the roofs of our houses.

Therefore, quite often the question arises: "Do I need to install on the roof snow stop or a waste of money?"

The answer to this question, we consider below.

There has long been controversy over the need to install snow guard on the roof.

Them opponents insist that heavy mass of snow It puts a heavy load on the roof and foundation.

Therefore, just as well that with the onset of the thaw snow slides down from the roof.

BUT supporters snow guards, in turn, say that predictWhen exactly this will happen avalanche gathering, nobody can.

And of course they are right.

Snow lump can fall, eg, on a passing person or damage to nearby structures.

Besides, at the time of gathering snow and ice masses from the roof available deformation of the drainage system and damage roofing material (Frost leaves scratches, resulting in further corrosion).

Often, vehement opponents snow guards after the trouble occurred after the sudden disappearance of the snow mass, abruptly changes his mind.

This is what happened with my neighbor in the country.

He was strongly against the installation of snow guards and thought it was a waste of money.

But after the snow mass moved down and completely crushed the new fence evroshtaketnika dramatically changed their beliefs.

Yet this does not mean that the snow stop must be mounted mandatory.

There are times when you can do without them.

Spending money on the purchase of snow guard is not necessary if:

• the roof has a flat or stepped design;
• roof slope does not exceed 15 degrees;
• installed roofing barriers;
• roof overhang is not over the sidewalks or parking place;
• within the region falling snow mass (up to 1.5 m from the top) have structures, shrubs and other property that may be affected.

In other cases, most of "the avaricious pays twice."