Installation of snow holders on metal tiles

In Europe, tubular snow holders are installed on almost all houses. If they are absent, then the building is simply not put into operation. It has long been known that the installation of snow guards on a roof made of metal tiles allows avoiding many dangerous situations during the operation of a building.

There are no such strict rules in Russia, so many houses are in dire need of the installation of snow holders. Only their presence makes it possible to avoid falling from the roofs of buildings of snow caps, blocks of ice and icicles, which can pose a threat to human life. That is why, if there are no snow retention systems on the roof of your house, you should install them yourself. This will help prevent a sharp convergence of the snow mass under its own weight and wait for it to melt naturally, as well as facilitate its cleaning.

Self-installation on a roof made of metal roofing snow holders

To install snow guards on the roof, you will need:

• drill;
• self-tapping screws;
• snow holders.

If the installation of such a system was not provided at the design stage of the house, then in the areas of its device it is necessary to strengthen the crate, since the load on the metal tile will increase. The number of brackets is selected taking into account the slope - the steeper it is, the more they will be required. To better understand the schemes and types of snow retention systems, check out several video instructions that experts and amateurs post on the Internet. This will allow you to understand how to choose the right artificial snow barriers, taking into account the design and location of your home, and how to install them correctly in order to avoid large losses in the future.

The importance of installing snow guards on the roof

Almost every winter in Russia, snow caps and icicles form on the roofs of houses, which cause some damage to the material from which the roof is made, and pose a threat to people and vehicles below. Even the smooth surface of a metal tile is not capable of preventing the formation of snow caps in most cases. Therefore, the installation of snow retainers on the metal tile directly during its installation can prevent many problems during the operation of the house.

Many owners of private houses believe that the installation of snow retention systems will spoil the appearance of a metal roof, so they are in no hurry with this. But this is far from the truth, because modern snow guards are available in various colors, so it is very easy to match them to any color of the roof covering. In addition, the installation of snow guards on metal tiles is carried out without any welded seams, so that as a result they will be completely invisible.

The main functions of snow guards

Installation of snow guards on metal tiles allows you to:

• prevent the sudden descent of the snow cap from the roof;
• prevent damage to the facade by falling snow masses and falling icicles;
• reduce the risk of clogging the drain;
• make it easier to clean snow and ice from the roof with your own hands;
• prevent injuries and damage to property due to snow blocks and large icicles falling from the roof.

Views

There are such main types of snow holders:

• tubular, which can easily cope with high loads;
• corner ones, which have proven their effectiveness in preventing the descent of snow caps;
• lattice, which provide high safety.

Tubular and lattice barriers gradually let the snow through. Corner ones form a reliable barrier on the path of snow and ice. The choice of this or that type depends on the strength of the rafter system, as well as the climatic characteristics of a particular region.

Tubular snow holders

In appearance, the tubular snow holders are hollow tubes. Such snow holders are quite common. They are easily attached to metal tiles and other modern roofing coatings, are characterized by reliability, availability, easy installation.

Mounting of snow holders on metal tiles, made in the form of tubes, must be carried out parallel to the cornice at a distance of 40-50 cm from the edge of the roof. In the presence of an attic, tubular snow holders are recommended to be fixed above the roof windows.

Depending on the preferences of the owner of the house, the installation of snow holders on the metal tile can be carried out end-to-end or in a checkerboard pattern. If the roof slopes exceed 5.5 m, then it is recommended to install several rows of snow holders with a step of 2.5-3.5 m. The number of elements of the snow retention system is determined taking into account the snow load on the roof, which is typical for a given region. The advantages of tubular snow guards include light weight and the ability to match the color of the product to the color of the tiles.

Corner snow holders

This type of snow holders is the easiest to install and the cheapest. It is a corner-shaped metal plate. For their manufacture, thin steel sheets with a polymer coating are used, so it is not difficult to choose their color to match the color of the metal tile. Installation of corner snow holders is carried out along the upper wave of the roof covering sheets.

They are characterized by simplicity of design, ease of installation to metal tiles and no risk of corrosion. They are quite easily attached to the metal tile using self-tapping screws and are securely fixed on it.

Lattice snow holders

Such products are considered to be the most effective. They provide the highest protection against snow melting, but only professionals can install them correctly. Structurally, they are a metal mesh or lattice, which is attached with brackets.

Instructions for fixing snow retention systems on metal roofing

In order for the roof of your country house not only to protect it from atmospheric precipitation and be durable, but also to remain safe for you and your property in winter, and also have an aesthetic appearance at any time of the year, you need to understand well how to install snow guards on metal tiles correctly, how they are securely fastened, and how to avoid the danger of deformation of the tiles under the weight of the snow

It would be most reasonable to provide for the installation of snow holders at the design stage of the house and entrust this matter to professionals. But if your cottage did not initially provide for any snow retention system, then you can put it on the roof with your own hands - the main thing is to understand the device of various types of snow holders, choose the best view for your house and choose the right installation location on the roof.

Calculations that must be made before installing tubular, corner or lattice snow holders

Before choosing snow guards and installing them on the roof with your own hands, you need to make sure that you really need them. To do this, check its angle of inclination and the value of the snow load in your area.

If the angle of inclination is equal to or exceeds 60 degrees, then you do not need to worry about installing such a system, because the snow on such a roof simply cannot hold on for a long time: it will almost immediately roll down and fall to the ground. If the angle of inclination is between 25 and 60 degrees, then it must be taken into account by multiplying the snow load by a factor of 0.7. If the tilt angle is less than 25 degrees, then the refinement factor is 1.

Whether it will be enough to install one row of snow holders on the metal tile, or will you have to do it yourself to the tiles of several rows, you can find out from the table, which shows the maximum slope length when installing 1 row, taking into account the angle of inclination of the roof, the distance between the brackets and the snow area.

In most cases, it is enough to install only one row of snow-retaining structures on the metal tile. It is worth installing expensive systems with the help of professionals on houses that are located in regions with a lot of snow, and for cottages that are not located in areas with frequent and heavy snowfalls, cheap self-assembled solutions are quite suitable.