When the roof disappears under a thick blanket of snow, burying the solar panels beneath it, homeowners might wonder if they need to take action. Can the solar panels be damaged, and do they need to ...

As the snow piles up throughout the winter, Fairbanksans may wonder if it’s time to take their shovels to the roof. Three ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter weather can cause all kinds of issues, like snow-covered driveways that need to be cleared with a snow blower and slick walkways that need ice melt. Heavy snow on your roof can also be a ...

General Roofing Co. employee Nevada Hansen shovels a path out on an office building's roof on Business Park Boulevard in Anchorage on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. A different crew was clearing snow off the ...

Anchorage saw a record amount of snow in January, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to shovel your roof just yet. The snow loads on roofs in the Anchorage area are about halfway to capacity, ...