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Preventing roof collapse from snow loading

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Abstract
No matter the type of roof, collapse from snow loading can be prevented by following a few simple safeguards. Essentially, these involve removing snow from the roof and keeping roof drains clear. The major concern is not so much the depth of the snowfall, but the depts of snow drifts.
Date
0/1994
Author(s)
FM
Page(s)
3-8
Keyword(s)
roof collapse; snow load; safeguards;


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