Fresh snow is light and fluffy for the most part, containing more air
than water. A few small flurries of snow don’t weigh very much or put much
strain on a surface. Once snow starts to accumulate, however, that’s a
different story.
As snow builds up on your roof, it gets compacted, leaving a solid mass
that contains a larger amount of water and is much heavier. This could spell
disaster for your building or home, as it calls into question just how much
weight a roof can handle before it starts to cave. Here are three reasons why
it’s important to obtain an accurate roof snow load measurement for your
property:
- It ensures the safety
of all occupants/guests in the building. This also particularly important
in the case of commercial properties which tend to have large roofs that
hold lots of snow.
- It prevents damage to
your property from excessive snow loads. This cuts down on repair bills
and the hassle of insurance claims.
- When you know how much
snow you roof can handle, you’ll have a better understanding of when you
should clean it off.
To get an accurate picture of the amount of snow, you need a monitoring
system like the ones provided by a company such as Safe Roof Systems.
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