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General Roofing Systems Canada (GRS) is a Comprehensive Roof Repair and Replacement Contractor Servicing Edmonton and Area with Rooftop Snow Removal, Ice Dam Removal, Attic Ventilation and Condensation, and Emergency Roof Repair.
1.780.424.7663 | edmonton@grscanadainc.com
From Edmonton, Alberta we also Service Roofing in; Athabasca, Barrhead, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Camrose, Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edson, Fairview, Fort McMurray, Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Grande Prairie, High Prairie, Hinton, Innisfree, Jasper, Lac La Biche, Lamont, Leduc, Lloydminster, Mayerthorpe, Millet, Morinville, Panoka, Peace River, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Slave Lake, Smoky Lake, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Thorhild, Thorsby, Tofield, Two Hills, Valley View, Vegreville, Vermilion, Wainwright, Westlock, Wetaskiwin, Whitecourt and points between.
Below is the latest Snowfall Warning from Environment Canada issued at 11:47AM this morning. There are accumulations of up to 20 centimetres of snow expected by this evening with heaviest snow loads on roofs occurring in Spruce Grove and Drayton Valley regions of Alberta where they could reach 25cm.
Roof Snow Load Considerations
Removing snow from the roof (especially flat roof snow removal) is a wise thing to do, especially considering the live loads from last winter. Last winter the snow loads exceeded all acceptable live loads for roofs in Central and Northern Alberta and we seen a number of roofs collapse. For more information on acceptable live loads and roof snow and ice removal services visit our main blog and search key words.
Removing Snow and Ice From the Roof
Roof Snow removal can be dangerous and should be done by a professional, however, if you are considering doing it yourself you will want to be sure you are following safety and structural engineering principles in the process. Our main roofing blog has articles that will assist you.
Roof Drainage
Flat Roof systems require that the roof drains be free and clear of ice and debris. When heavy snow loads and the freeze thaw cycle starts there is the danger of roof drains freezing up. When the weather improves and the snow begins to melt, be sure to check the roof drains regularly during the process.
Here's a video from You Tube we found that shows what can occur when roof drains and scuppers are not cleared properly.
Preventative Roof Maintenance
Specifically important with Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Roofing, after you have dealt with the roof snow removal, the ice removal, and you have checked to be sure the drains are clear of ice and debris the next step in the process is to have the roof checked in the early spring. As soon as the roof is clear of snow and ice you should be sure that a qualified roofing contractor checks all the seams of the roof membrane, the flashing, and drains. For a preventative roof maintenance checklist visit our main web site under roof maintenance.
Snowfall Warning from Environment Canada
Snowfall WarningIssued at 11:47 AM MST Saturday 25 February 2012
Summary
10 to 20 centimetres of snow today.
Details
A strong low pressure system over Southern Alberta will move east into Saskatchewan today. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 centimetres of snow are expected by this evening. Heaviest snow will fall in the Spruce Grove and Drayton Valley regions where local amounts could reach 25 cm. Strong easterly winds will produce reduced visibilities in blowing snow, particularly in the Lloydminster region. Conditions will begin to improve in Whitecourt and Grande Cache late this afternoon and in the Capital region and Lloydminster tonight. Unofficial snowfall reports as of 11 AM include: near Spruce Grove...............21 cm Stony Plain.....................13 cm Edmonton intl airport...........11 cm eagle butte(near Cypress Hills).11 cm (at 9 AM) Camrose.........................10 cm Whitecourt......................10 cm Grande Cache....................8 cm Edson...........................7 cm Medicine Hat....................4-6cm Oyen............................5 cm To report severe weather, including snowfall amounts, to Environment Canada call 1-800-239-0484 or email STORM(AT)EC. gc. Ca.
Until Next Time,
The Team at GRS
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General Roofing Systems Canada (Edmonton)
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Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Article topics; roof snow removal, roof drains, drainage, ice dam removal, roof maintenance, preventative roof maintenance, live roof load, roof repair, emergency roof repair
