Though it often appears in movies and TV as a light and fun winter
wonder, snowfall comes with some serious downsides for roofing when it
accumulates enough weight. To tell the difference between a picturesque natural
decoration and a potential disaster, property owners need to know how much the
snow on their buildings weighs. Unfortunately, this process can be complicated
for individual companies to undertake.
The weight
of snow depends largely on how much water is in it, or how packed-in it
is on a surface. Visually similar areas might contain much more dense deposits,
and measurements can change as quickly as the weather. For these reasons, the best protection against potential damage comes from something called deflection
monitoring. This technique is:
- The Ideal Standard for Many Experts
- More Accurate than Other Methods
- Usable in Real-Time Around the Clock
It works by employing a series of sensors that measure the
displacement (deflection) of supporting roof joists. These sensors let monitoring parties know exactly
when and where snow removal is needed, and direct snow removal action where it's
required. A balance of safety and efficiency, and an excellent investment for
any property that deals with snowfall.
