The winter turned out to be very snowy, which means that there is now a lot of work on cleaning the snowdrifts in the suburban areas. Today we will talk about modern methods of cleaning the site from snow. Experts will help us with this Repair schools "Leroy Merlin". There are many ways to clear snow in your backyard. They differ primarily in terms of time and cost.
1. Shovels
Snow shovels are used, as a rule, of the shovel type, plastic and metal. Metal is slightly heavier and more durable. Plastic shovels are more ergonomic and convenient to use. The shorter service life is compensated by the ability to purchase replaceable plastic shovels. In addition, plastic shovels are sold in "family" kits with tools of different sizes, and the participation of the whole family in the snow removal significantly speeds up the process.
A shovel is a universal tool, it is suitable for cleaning roofs, lawns, driveways and punching garden paths. True, it will take a lot of effort to remove thirty centimeters of snow from the conditional six hundred square meters with one shovel. But other means can be looked for to solve large-scale problems.
2. Scraper
This is the next step in the evolution of conventional snow shovels. The scraper also has a scoop, but unlike a shovel, it is equipped with an arched handle. Scrapers, like shovels, are metal and plastic; metal is more durable, and plastic is more maneuverable due to its lower weight.
Structurally, the scraper is similar to a shovel, but can have a large capacity. Unlike a shovel, scrapers are more designed to drag and drop snow than to throw snow. Drag and drop is possible thanks to the double D-shaped handle.
Cleaning is carried out using the pushing method - so it is easier for a person to cope with large volumes of snow. It is better to clean the recently fallen snow with a scraper: it goes easily and practically does not get stuck. In general, this design is ideal for clearing paved paths and entrances. It is also suitable for cleaning the blind area at home. For narrow spaces such as garden paths and narrow roof slopes, the scraper is not the best solution: due to the width of the scoop and the arched handle, it can be difficult to turn around with it.
3. Reagents
Removing shallow snow and ice with the help of reagents is a quick and budget solution, but for a summer cottage it should be used with caution. Active chemical compounds can corrode some coatings, and the ingress of salts into the soil (almost everyone in the country has a garden and a vegetable garden) will lead to the death of the fertile layer. However, recently, multicomponent reagents have begun to appear, the composition of which neutralizes the reagent when it gets into the ground.
It is also better not to remove large snowdrifts in this way: if salt, as a result of melting of a large amount of snow, penetrates deep into the ground, even perennial plants may not grow in spring. For the clothes and shoes of a summer resident who removes snow, salt is also not very useful. The area of application of reagents can be the entrance to the territory of the site, sprinkling of an open garage, paths and, possibly, blind areas in case of ice.
4. Snow blowers
And, finally, the most time-efficient cleaning method is a gasoline or electric snow blower for summer cottages. The snow blower copes with the task very quickly. Of course, it is best suited for areas with large and flat spaces; if you are cleaning an area where there are a lot of beds and trees, and not even ornamental lawns, there will not be much sense in a snow blower. However, for clearing the paths, the entrance and the area next to the foundation of the house, a snow blower is perfect, and the work that previously took you two or three hours will now be completed in 20-30 minutes.
5. Means of rapid response
It may happen that both the house and the garage door after your long absence will be covered with snow almost waist-deep. In this case, the aluminum spatula in the trunk of the car comes in handy: it will allow you to clear the approaches to the house and get to a more serious tool.
In general, there are many snow removal attachments on the market today. Before purchasing them, it is worth evaluating the possible scope of work and the budget that you expect to meet, and only then start buying the necessary equipment.