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That falling snow looks so light and fluffy, it’s hard to believe that too much of the white stuff can cause a roof to collapse. However, it can and does happen, especially when you’re considering the buildup of ice and snow over the course of a long winter. The smart thing to do is protect your investment in your business building with a roof load calculator.
The snow load up on the
rooftop is determined by many variables. This includes everything from the
roof’s shape and slope to wind exposure, and even the snow on the ground. You
must also take the type of snow into consideration. There are the light,
powdery flakes, and the wet, heavy snow. And, don’t forget about the ice.
The weight of snow on the
roof’s structure is not something you can judge by eye. Instead, we recommend
using a monitoring system. Such a system takes into consideration the variables
that can occur in the amount and type of snow, as well as the type of roof
you have overhead. Once you’ve figured that out, you can make arrangements for
raking that snow off of the roof.
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