The weight of one foot of fresh snow ranges from 3 pounds per square foot (psf) for light, dry snow to 21 psf for wet, heavy snow. When evaluating an existing roof for snow loads, an engineer will want to know the year it was built, the materials involved and the load...
*This post has been updated for 2020. Building the proper foundation of an asset management program will provide a community with a short and long-term decision-making tool that community stakeholders update regularly as needs are addressed over time. As outlined in...