Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
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What effect would raising a parapet wall height have on snow drifts on the "existing" roof structure? A one story store is raising the parapet (from 4' to 6') with light gage framing and a kicker at a 45 degree angle which I guess sheds the load immediately adjacent to the parapet. I was wondering if larger snow drifts should be considered. THANKS in advance for any thoughts...






RE: Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
In the US, for most cases, a parapet snow drift won't exceed 4 feet so raising the parapet height to 6 feet would not change the snow condition.
That is because snow drifting is a function of roof width. The parapet height only serves to limit the maximum drift that can occur.
A set roof width will result in a drift on a parapet. If the parapet is higher than that drift height, then raising the parapet theoretically changes nothing.
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RE: Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
If the kickers are not covered, they will not affect snow load.
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RE: Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
RE: Parapet Walls with kicker and Snow Drifts
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