Table of Contents

Introduction

What Happens When There’s Snow on a Roof?

POTENTIAL PROBLEMS

• Concerns with the Potential Manifestations of Problems

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

PREVENTION AND CONTROL

• Ice Dams
• Snow Sliding and Falls
• Icicles

RECOMMENDATIONS

ROOF COVERING SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS

• Asphalt shingle roof systems
• Slate and clay tile roof systems
• Wood roof systems
• Metal roof systems

REFERENCES