Do-it-yourselfers who want to tackle the snow load on their roofs may use roof rakes, which are a safe and effective way to lighten the structural load and prevent ice dams.

You should calculate how much snow your roof can hold—and then watch for warning signs after a big snowfall.

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 ...

WEBVTT THE SNOW LOAD ON THE ROOF CAUSED THE COLLAPSE. A SHOPPING PLAZA IS BACK UP AND RUNNING AFTER IT WAS SHUT DOWN FOR SEVERAL DAYS TO PREVENT A ROOF COLLAPSE. AFTER CAREFUL SNOW REMOVAL ...

Just like the people of North Dakota are hardened against the extreme temperatures and heavy snowfall here, the buildings should be able to withstand this winter's abundant snowfall.

Snow is now piled everywhere across the state and that includes on the top of our homes. An Iowa State University Extension mechanical engineer says you shouldn’t have to worry now about that ...

Fairbanks’ snow load is weighing in slightly above average for this time a year, according to the city’s building department.

Fairbanks’ snow load average has been a light relief, at just little above average for this time of year, according to the city’s building department.

Disruptive nor’easter dumps a load of snow on southern Maine. Get ready for more The fast-moving storm – which dropped snow at a rate of 2 to 4 inches an hour – leaves a foot or more in some ...