[Vision2020] PR - Snow Build Up on Buildings and Structures

[Stephanie Kalasz]

Press Release - Snow Build Up on Buildings and Structures

 

To:      Interested Media

From:  Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor

            206 E. 3rd St., Moscow, Idaho 83843

Telephone: (208) 883-7006; Fax: (208) 883-7018

E-mail: griedner at ci.moscow.id.us

c:         Mayor, City Council, All City Users

Re:      City of Moscow Press Release

Date:   January 2, 2009

 

For Immediate Release:

 

Snow Build Up on Buildings and Structures

 

Moscow, Idaho, January 2, 2009 - Winter snow, freezing rain, intermittent snow melting, and more snow can all cause building owners a great deal of frustration.  Given that the weight of snow increases as rain adds to the density of the snow, building owners need to pay attention to the simple things: make sure the roof drains and scuppers on commercial buildings are clear and working properly. Snow build-up needs to be removed, especially on older buildings that may not be constructed to the current code-required loads.

 

Homeowners as well need to be aware of build-up of snow and ice on their roofs. Use of snow rakes whenever possible, rather than climbing onto the roof, is a good way to deal with drifted snow on the roof. Be sure to stand off to one side of the area being cleared to avoid the falling snow. Icicles on the eaves may be an indication of ice-damming on the roof. Ice damming occurs when snow melts above the heated portion of a structure and resulting water runs down to the unheated eaves and refreezes to form a thick layer of ice.  This ice dam can then cause snow melt water to backup under shingles or other roofing materials causing roof leaks. Every effort should be made to clear the ice on the edges of the roof so that water damage does not occur. Snow and ice removal are low-cost methods to prevent damage to the structure of your homes and buildings.

 

For more information, please call the City of Moscow Building Official Carol Alexander at 208-883-7022.

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Jen Pfiffner

City of Moscow 

(208) 883-7123

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