FARGO - Don't rush to shovel snow off your roof. "Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter," North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken ...

The latest ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures standard contains some notable changes. “Structural engineers should be aware of significant ...

To those who sat through the recent blizzard wondering how much snow it would take to collapse their home’s roof, here’s an answer: A lot. A properly designed, built-to-code residential roof in ...

In the wake of several commercial buildings in Anchorage collapsing under heavy snow loads this winter, many residents are concerned about the structural integrity of their homes. So far there are no ...

The Fire Service in the Midwest has noted an increase in roof overloading scenarios due to the significant amount of snowfall in the past months. With this, there has also been an increase in ...

Photo by Mike Ross Chris Dundorf|!!| second from right|!!| president of 2KR Systems|!!| shows off the SnowSentry|!!| an instrument which measures the water weight in snow loads|!!| along with UNH ...

Correction: An earlier version of this article stated incorrectly that the official snow depth for Anchorage on Saturday was 1.5 feet. It was 3 feet. Anchorage's extraordinary snowfall this winter is ...

The beauty of fresh-fallen snow can quickly turn ugly when associated with roofs that are not designed to support its weight. It's an age-old concern offering timeless design solutions that predate ...

Jan. 24—Building officials in Anchorage have issued new guidance to residential and commercial building owners advising them to clear heavy snow loads from roofs, adding another measure of urgency for ...

According to the latest snow report, 322 inches of that light, fluffy Colorado powder has fallen on Vail Mountain so far this season. That sounds like a huge amount of snow until it’s compacted and ...