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Your new condo roof is leaking due to snow and ice Is it covered?
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∙ 14y ago
If this is for a home: you can ask your insurance broker or carrier whether this damage is covered by your insurance.
If this is for a condominium: you can notify your board and turn the matter over to them to handle with the master insurance carrier.
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Why does a house with a snow covered roof stay warmer inside than it would if there were no snow on the roof?
Snow insulates the roof, keep the heat from radiating out. That's why an igloo works.
Why do people shovel snow off of flat roofs?
Snow is heavy and as it piles up on a flat roof it gets heavier. Too much snow on a roof and it will cave in.
Can it snow inside of a building?
If it had no roof.
Is like a rockslide but on a snow-covered mountain.?
An avalanche is like a rockslide, but on a snow-covered mountain.
What surfaces would reflect the highest percentage of the sun's energy back into space A black asphalt roadway B a tarmac runway C roof covered in black tar paper C a snow covered field?
A snow covered field because white reflects. Ex. It could not be black asphalt or a tarmac because dark colors and black absorbs heat and sunlight.
Why does a house with a snow covered roof stay warmer inside than it would if there were no snow on the roof?
Snow insulates the roof, keep the heat from radiating out. That's why an igloo works.
Snow on roof will rafters get damp?
Just because there is snow on a roof, does not cause the rafters to become damp. There are several problems that can cause this, roof leaking, insufficient air flow in attic, Soffit not vented, bathroom vent fan hose could be broke or came off of vent. The attic should be the same temp as the outside temp.
How can you get rid of snow on your roof?
In removing snow on your roof, there are two options. First is by hiring a roof snow removal personnel. Second is by doing the task by yourself. All you need is a roof snow rakes which is available on the market.
Why do viking long houses have a sloping roof?
Viking houses were one-story buildings with slanted roofs. The roof was covered with shingles or straw. This form that creates a sculptural architecture.
If your roof is leaking from last winters snow and this has caused ceiling and insulation damage and contractors say there are 3 layers of shingles and the whole roof needs replacing is this covered?
You really need to ask your agent. If the roof is just worn out from age, it probably is not covered. If it was damaged in a storm, you usually have only a certain number of days to file a claim. They will probably say the interior damage is your fault for not reporting the damage to the roof. If it is covered, it is possible that the policy will only cover removal of two layers of shingles. But all the layers don't need to be replaced. The multiple layers were put on by someone trying to save a dollar by adding a layer instead of replacing one.
How much snow does it take to collapse a roof?
That depends on the roof, but the snow simply has to exceed the maximum amount the roof was designed to carry.
What damage can snow do?
Snow can make a roof collapse if it is enough. You want to be careful and make sure you remove the snow from your roof if you get bad weather.
If you have a 1500 sq ft home and there is 1 ft of snow on the roof how much weight is on the roof?
You need to know how much a cubic foot of snow weighs. It depends on the sort of snow. There is 1500 cu ft of snow on the roof.
How do pitched roof help to prevent roof collapses?
Removing deep snow in layers and removing snow on both sides of a low-pitched roof as you go.
What could be leaking from snow blower and leaving yellow spots in snow?
gas
Should snow covered as an adjective have a hyphen?
In usual text, snow-covered would probably be hyphenated - otherwise the sentence could be misinterpreted - consider the difference between the concept of "snow-covered mountains" and the sentence "snow covered mountains".
Why do people shovel snow off of flat roofs?
Snow is heavy and as it piles up on a flat roof it gets heavier. Too much snow on a roof and it will cave in.
