Snow Roof Monitoring – Why Annual System Review and Inspections Are Important
Identify Issues
While properly designed buildings will withstand a considerable amount of snow, vulnerabilities in the structure, extreme weather conditions, and poor roof maintenance can increase the risk of structural damage or collapse. The most common warning sign of a potential collapse is the presence of sprinkler heads that have been pushed down below ceiling level or structural supports that are visibly deflected or twisted.
In the immediate aftermath of a collapse, facilities staff will evaluate buildings and structures for signs of additional damage. These include broken welds, twisted structural members, deflected sprinkler heads, or displaced ceiling grids that indicate excessive loads. It’s important to be able to track and monitor the snow load of a building. The only way to do that is with a structural monitoring system that alerts you when limit values have been exceeded. This allows you to get your snow removed promptly and avoid further … Read More