The damage to this swimming pool was not from lightning, as evidenced by the lack of charred or melted materials and a lack of damage to the electrical equipment. The damage to this swimming pool was not from wind, as… Read More
Category Archives: Snow Loads
How Much Snow Can My Roof Support?
After a succession of heavy snowfalls, we are often asked the question, “How much snow can a roof support?” or more specifically, “How much snow can MY roof support?” and “Should I shovel the snow off my roof?” Most who… Read More
How much snow was on the roof when it collapsed?
Well, the weight of ice and snow is affected by many factors, such as, depth of snow, density of the snow, consolidation, or rainfall on the snow. This article will discuss information helpful in calculating the actual snow load. Of course… Read More
Stopping an Actively Leaking Ice Dam
Have you ever had the problem or been called by someone who has the problem with a roof leak in the middle of the winter? I would guess that many of you have. At that moment the victim of a… Read More
Snow Related Roof Collapses
The January 2013 issue of STRUCTURE magazine contains an interesting article, Snow Related Roof Collapse and Implications for Building Codes, regarding snow accumulations and roof collapses in the New England area for “the storm of the century” during the winter… Read More