OT: at what point do i shovel
01-30-2014, 01:33 PM
#17
Costco sells a light weight roof rake to remove surplus snow from the eaves and even higher.
Roof trusses are set at 24" centres typical. As long as the roof sheathing is adequate the roof truss is engineered to withstand snow loads
Roof trusses are set at 24" centres typical. As long as the roof sheathing is adequate the roof truss is engineered to withstand snow loads
01-31-2014, 03:07 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
What is this concept of shoveling snow off of the roof ????????
Last Sunday heading down hole No. 2 at Vancouver Golf and Country Club.
Sorry .... I apologize in advance for any offence I have caused.
Last Sunday heading down hole No. 2 at Vancouver Golf and Country Club.
Sorry .... I apologize in advance for any offence I have caused.
01-31-2014, 03:15 PM
#21
Drifting
Yes, now that I have reported your offensive post, I'm going to the garage to change out the snowblower auger paddle set, so I'm ready for tomorrow's forecasted heavy snow fall.
01-31-2014, 04:03 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
But just so you know all is not well here in Lotus land.
I have just been informed that we are expecting a frost delay tomorrow till approx. 12:00pm. Darn that sunshine.
If we have the same frost delay on Sunday I will not be able to finish in time before the Super Bowl.
01-31-2014, 06:14 PM
#24
Race Car
Why would you need to shovel the roof?
Unless the pitch is really low.
Are doors hard to close or open?
I remember years ago at the cottage, that the door thing was the clue to get up and shovel but the the roof and a very low pitch.
Unless the pitch is really low.
Are doors hard to close or open?
I remember years ago at the cottage, that the door thing was the clue to get up and shovel but the the roof and a very low pitch.
02-03-2014, 10:06 PM
#25
Drifting
Addendum to the original question, what if it's a flat roof over a garage? it's probably got about a foot of compacted snow and ice on it. It's not particularly difficult to walk out onto the garage from the 2nd floor and clean it off, just wondering if it's required. House is also about 25 years old and roof shingles were recently redone.
For Flat roofs I would worry more about pooling water and it getting through edges and flashing and start to leak inside. Drainage routes often get clogged with ice and water finds another route out. But if I did not see a leak, I would not risk my neck.
02-03-2014, 10:37 PM
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Building code requires roofs in Toronto support about 25 lb.sq ft snow load.
that is equivalent to:
-5"of standing water
-3-4 feet of new snow
-1 foot of packed snow ( dense enough you can stand on it)
The code also requires that any special circumstances, such as flat roofs adjacent to a house where snow might drift deeper, are beefed up.
As someone mentioned, when was the last time you heard of a roof caving in?
On the other hand, I know of two people badly hurt fooling around trying to unnecessarily get the snow off their roof.
that is equivalent to:
-5"of standing water
-3-4 feet of new snow
-1 foot of packed snow ( dense enough you can stand on it)
The code also requires that any special circumstances, such as flat roofs adjacent to a house where snow might drift deeper, are beefed up.
As someone mentioned, when was the last time you heard of a roof caving in?
On the other hand, I know of two people badly hurt fooling around trying to unnecessarily get the snow off their roof.
02-04-2014, 09:47 AM
#27
Team Owner
02-04-2014, 09:49 AM
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Team Owner
Building code requires roofs in Toronto support about 25 lb.sq ft snow load.
that is equivalent to:
-5"of standing water
-3-4 feet of new snow
-1 foot of packed snow ( dense enough you can stand on it)
The code also requires that any special circumstances, such as flat roofs adjacent to a house where snow might drift deeper, are beefed up.
As someone mentioned, when was the last time you heard of a roof caving in?
On the other hand, I know of two people badly hurt fooling around trying to unnecessarily get the snow off their roof.
that is equivalent to:
-5"of standing water
-3-4 feet of new snow
-1 foot of packed snow ( dense enough you can stand on it)
The code also requires that any special circumstances, such as flat roofs adjacent to a house where snow might drift deeper, are beefed up.
As someone mentioned, when was the last time you heard of a roof caving in?
On the other hand, I know of two people badly hurt fooling around trying to unnecessarily get the snow off their roof.
02-04-2014, 12:01 PM
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02-04-2014, 03:30 PM
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"IF" the house was built to code "AND" there are no structural defects (dry or wet rot)
"AND" the inspector didn't look the other way, the roof can take the snow load. We have not had so much snow as to be of a concern.
Assuming the above was done correctly, leave it alone. All will be fine.
"AND" the inspector didn't look the other way, the roof can take the snow load. We have not had so much snow as to be of a concern.
Assuming the above was done correctly, leave it alone. All will be fine.