"Snow removal is crucial, especially if you have low-sloped or flat roofs, to prevent excessive load and potential structural damage," says Jack Golini, roofing contractor and owner of Golini Roofing.

Twelve inches of that type of wet snow would weigh about the same as three pick-up trucks on the roof. Most roofs on homes can withstand about 20 pounds per square foot.

Other factors include the surface slope and texture, and the shape and location of the drift. The ideal pitched roof is smooth and steep (so the snow slides off), and framed with closely spaced ...

Snow on the roof might look cozy, but it can cause major problems. Here’s how to remove the snow and ensure your home stays safe and snow-free all winter long.

BOSTON (CBS) - With a storm on the way Saturday in a seemingly never-ending winter, Bay State residents are being urged to clear snow off their roof. Tom Silva from "This Old House" on PBS offered ...

Swiss police officer shovels snow on a roof top of a hotel, the day before the opening of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 .

In some cases, the low slope nature of the roof framing system combined with inadequate bending design or compressive strength of the load bearing columns may cause a compromise. 9.

Piles of snow on roofs, especially with freezing rain in the forecast, might concern some homeowners. Don't panic, says a local roofer.

The required roof snow loads for Minnesota aren’t clearly spelled out anywhere, but the numbers can be found by using Table R301.2(1) of the Minnesota Administrative Rules. This table says that ...

Swiss police officer shovels snow on a roof top of a hotel, the day before the opening of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 .