As the snow accumulates in winter, homeowners need to rely on shovels, snowblowers, and de-icing solutions to keep the driveway, sidewalk, patios, and walkways clear of snow and ice. Snow also builds ...
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 ...
Bad things can happen when too much snow sits on a roof, says someone who repairs and cleans roofs for a living. Big storms like the one that struck over Christmas can stress a roof with thousands of ...
Which roof snow rake is best? If your climate is snowy in the wintertime (and sometimes in spring), you know how dangerous snow can be if it accumulates on your roof. All the extra weight can damage ...
In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets of a homeowner, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof can be a ...
If your area experiences high amounts of snowfall each winter, then you might be wondering how your roof can handle the weight of all that frozen precipitation. According to FEMA, a foot of heavy, wet ...
CheapInsurance.com reports on the importance of understanding roof coverage against snow weight, ice dams, and potential ...
Found everywhere in the freezing weather, icicles can make for an attractive display when covering rocks or trees out in nature. Closer to home, however, these winter formations can be dangerous, and ...
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 ...
Just this week more than 20 inches of snow was dumped on the Lehigh Valley, and close to 18 inches in Berks County. As the snow piles up, roofs are starting to buckle and collapse-- n some cases ...