For most of the country, 2016 started off as one of the worst winters to go down on record, with record snowfall that meant most of the Northeast was buried beneath several feet of snow for days on end. While the year’s initial blizzard only poured snow on a few states, the harsh winter weather is not as constrained. Snow has fallen from coast to coast, and the further north you travel, the more severe the snowstorm becomes.
Even the southern United States witnessed a light layer of snow, accompanied by fierce gusts and cold temperatures that don’t usually fall so far south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
How Snow Affects Your Building’s Requirements
This heavy snowfall has a variety of consequences, including the possibility of ice on the roads, which can create extremely dangerous driving conditions. One risk that many people in the northern states find particularly stressful is the accumulation of snow on rooftops, as this can result in excessive pressure on your building.
If your structure is not strong enough to withstand the snow, you risk a roof cave-in or worse structural damage.
The good news is that Lion Carports’ steel and metal buildings are designed to withstand the heavy and harsh snow pile-ups that each region of the country experiences. Indeed, it is discovered that metal and steel structures may be better equipped to withstand higher snow loads than conventionally framed structures.
When the snow does fall, you want to be confident that your structure is the strongest in the industry. Lion Carports can provide you with this service. From small garages to large work equipment sheds, you can have the assurance that your structure will withstand any weather.
When snow is compacted, it is the heaviest and most perilous. If you live in an area where compacted snow is a possibility, it is critical to consider whether precautions when designing your structure. Due to the ice layers that form between the layers of snow, compacted snow is quite heavy. Be knowledgeable about the weather risks in your area and consider the conditions that your building must withstand when selecting materials. Steel and metal structures can be used for garages, workshops, and residential and commercial purposes, and can be easily insulated to make the interior as comfortable as the exterior.
Come to Lion Barns for all of your metal barn requirements.
Lion Barns is a metal barn company that specializes in metal buildings. They have been in business for a number of years and have established a reputation for producing high-quality barn structures. In order to find out more about metal barns, including metal pole barns, please call Lion Barns at (336) 962-2809 or visit their website.
