Unbalanced Roof Snow Load
Unbalanced Roof Snow Load
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I am wondering if the sloped roof portions at the ends of a hip roof need to be designed for unbalanced snow loads or just sidewall roof sections which meet at the ridgeline.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks.






RE: Unbalanced Roof Snow Load
RE: Unbalanced Roof Snow Load
For the ends of a hip roof, there seems to me the possibility that wind could cause little or no snow on the windward gable end and a dumping of snow on the leeward end, even if it is a great distance down the ridge.
I'd agree with CBSE here and say yes you should consider the heavier snow via unbalanced considerations.
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