Owners private houses winter problems with the roof are very familiar: either ice has formed, then drifts such that the profile has pushed through, then do not understand where to leak, although everything seems to be perfectly done. And the reason is simple: you were too lazy in the fall and did not devote half a day to your roof to prepare for winter. And, in principle, it is not so important what your roof is covered with: metal, ondulin or slate - the preparation algorithm is the same. Let's see what needs to be done without delaying until the first frost.
Read in the article
- 1 We fight the consequences of falling leaves
- 2 Removing moss
- 3 We do revision and maintenance
- 4 How to deal with snow on the roof
We fight the consequences of falling leaves
How can leaves harm the roof? Don't consider foliage to be a minor issue. Leaves fallen on the roof will retain and accumulate moisture, and this will lead to the appearance of rusty holes and the growth of mold.
So do not be lazy and climb to the roof for cleaning. Leaves, uncleaned carrion from trees - all this must be removed not only from the roof, but also especially carefully - with gutters.
Removing moss
The lush vegetation on the roof suits only hobbits. In all other cases, moss is evil and must be cleaned for the same reasons as fallen leaves.
In most cases, you can handle the most common pressure washer. But if you don't have one yet, a stiff brush or scraper will do. It's a good idea to use anti-mildew and mildew products after cleaning - they will not allow the moss to grow again for at least a couple of years.
We do revision and maintenance
Even if you have a new roof, this does not mean that in a year you will not have a leak. Any trifle can be the reason: a fallen branch, strong wind, tore off fasteners, rotten foliage. And as soon as the snow falls, from the heat of the roof, it will begin to melt from below. Water will find the smallest loophole - and a leak is inevitable. So arm yourself with the repair tools - and go.
It all depends on the material with which your roof is covered. Even ordinary slate can be repaired. You may have to update the fasteners, and places that can leak out, additionally prime and paint, without waiting for a disaster.
How to deal with snow on the roof
It would be a good idea to think in advance how you will deal with ice and snowdrifts on the roof. Mechanical cleaning is the easiest option.
Cleaning snow manually is a hassle and unsafe business, so make it easier for yourself by using other methods.
These are parallel elements located on the plane of the roof, which hold the mass of snow and divide it into several parts, which can no longer cause fatal harm.
There are two effective ways to deal with ice and icicles. You can treat the roof with a water repellent agent - this is a water repellent agent. When the ice melts, the water repellent works like an oiled frying pan, and the ice mass simply slides off the roof.
And if cleaning the roof is a really serious headache for you, then it's worth preparing for the season thoroughly. Install a heating system under the roof similar to an underfloor heating. If there is too much snow and ice, you turn on this system, the snow melts from below and slides off the roof. No "troubles" with cleaning and risky churning of huge icicles.
How to make roof heating - in this video:
How do you solve the problem of clearing snow on the roof? Share your experience in the comments!
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