If you are fortunate enough to live in central Russia, then the problem of heavy snowfall is more urgent for you than ever. At a time when the western regions meet the wild rosemary bloom, the eastern ones languish from the abundant snow. At the same time, no big frosts have been seen here yet. How to solve, and possibly prevent the accumulation of snow where heavy rainfall has not yet passed - this is our small review.
The problem this season is that in most regions the snow is wet and heavy. An ordinary shovel-scraper is not enough here. They come to the rescue in most cases snowblowers. However, inside courtyards and adjoining territories, you have to solve the problem with improvised methods.
Plastic can not only burst from the severity, but also simply not survive the frost. If you want to solve the problem of excessively accumulated snow, you can buy a snowblower, for example, by clubbing and use as needed. If you do not have this opportunity, then try to make such a homemade replacement. You can create the simplest structure on the frame. Use the base from the old sled, slightly modernizing it.
This solution may be quite appropriate if you have the skills to work with metal and own a small workshop. But what to do if snow accumulates on the roof, and it is both unsafe and time consuming to remove it every time. Even before the season of heavy snows, put a layer of oilcloth on the roof, in this case the snow will simply fall onto the site.
To make the snowdrifts melt faster, use the "old-fashioned way", pour ordinary salt on the snow. It will speed up the melting process. On the downside, salt can eat away at your shoes and become unsafe for soil and pets. The disadvantage of this method is that table salt eats away at the surface of the tracks.
And in what ways do you escape from the snow blockages? Do you have a special tool or do you use your usual shovel?