The snow load is lighter this year than last winter’s, coming in at about average — so far. The current snow load is approximately 15 pounds per square foot, or psf, according to Christoph ...

How to remove snow from your roof. Once you’ve determined that the snow load capacity has been reached, you should remove snow with caution. Make sure to secure ladders if you use them and have ...

Flat-topped buildings, such as those housing many businesses, are a different story, Hellevang said. He said engineers and architects work to develop roofs designed for the snow load expected in ...