Roof of Ingleside Shores Home Damaged by Weight of Accumulated Snow?

2/13/2024 (Permalink)

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Our Northwest Lake County team is a trusted leader in storm damage restoration services in Ingleside Shores. Heavy snow loads can lead to structural damage and roof collapse, so it is crucial to know how much snow your roof can safely handle. Here is some information about roof snow loads from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety:

When it comes to the weight of snow, the type of snow is as important as the depth of the snow. For instance, fresh powder snow is typically lighter than wet-packed snow, and ice is heavier than snow.

Snow Load Danger signs

• Fresh snow– more than four feet
• Packed snow– more than two feet
• Ice– one inch or more

Several factors contribute to the acting load on your roof, including snow drifts from adjacent buildings or mechanical equipment, heavy rain on snow, and melting snow that refreezes. 

A structural engineer can be hired to verify the snow load threshold of the roofing system. This information will be important when determining if there is too much snow on the roof after a winter snowstorm.

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