Drifts accumulating on the lower roofs of the Pontiac Postal facility were in danger of collaps-ing the structure. Preventative snow removal was done by crane to maintain the structure.
This commercial structure lasted 30 years with no problems. They thought they were safe but winter drifts over 8’ high and rising temps destroyed over 2000 SF of this facility. With the replacement costs exceeding 200,000.00, the few thousand in snow removal would have been a sound investment.
This garage had not been shoveled all winter. As you can see, a little preventive maintenance could have saved this home owner thousands in insurance costs. They were away for the winter and the building was full of cars, bikes & tools…all destroyed.
Is your building safe for employees and customers??
A foot of dry snow can weigh about 3-5 pounds per square foot, whereas a foot of wet snow can weigh nearly 20-25 pounds! Rain following snowfall can also be quite dangerous as it freezes overnight and adds to the overall weight-load on the roof. It is critical for business owners to monitor the roof for signs of distress.
Snow removal as needed coupled with regular roof checks will help spare your building from possible damage. This is a dangerous process and is best left to the professionals at B&B.
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Building collapse in West Branch, Mi in 2014 due to heavy snow.