When the roof disappears under a thick blanket of snow, burying the solar panels beneath it, homeowners might wonder if they need to take action. Can the solar panels be damaged, and do they need to ...

The latest ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures standard contains some notable changes. “Structural engineers should be aware of significant ...

When the snow starts to fall, it transforms your neighborhood into a winter wonderland. It's picturesque, serene, and utterly charming - until you realize that tranquil blanket of white is a massive ...

Here's what to know about the potential risk factors for a roof collapse due to snow buildup, according to FEMA.

In the past few years, Anchorage has recorded 24 commercial roof collapses, almost all with the same style of wooden trusses.

A heavy snowfall can turn your prettiest evergreen into a bent, split, stressed-out mess overnight. One storm is all it takes for branches to splay, tops to snap, and shrubs to never look the same ...