Roof Snow & Ice Dams...

chocophile · 02-04-2015, 09:51 AM

Our seasonal camp was built in the 40s with a shallow pitched roof and rafters that are non-dimensional 2x4s. When we bought the property the inspector we hired advised us to shovel the roof if there's more than 2-3 feet of snow, especially at the end of winter when it's more likely to rain.

That's what we do.

About 10 years ago there were several buildings in NH that caved in from the snow load.

I agree that newer buildings are designed to handle the load, and many older well-built structures have been ok.

02-04-2015, 09:51 AM	#11
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Modern Construction? Our seasonal camp was built in the 40s with a shallow pitched roof and rafters that are non-dimensional 2x4s. When we bought the property the inspector we hired advised us to shovel the roof if there's more than 2-3 feet of snow, especially at the end of winter when it's more likely to rain. That's what we do. About 10 years ago there were several buildings in NH that caved in from the snow load. I agree that newer buildings are designed to handle the load, and many older well-built structures have been ok.