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If you have a 1500 sq ft home and there is 1 ft of snow on the roof how much weight is on the roof?
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∙ 14y ago
You need to know how much a cubic foot of snow weighs. It depends on the sort of snow.
There is 1500 cu ft of snow on the roof.
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Why are walls built at right angles to the ground?
Easiest that way to get them to carry their own weight, and the weight of the roof.
What things are triangular prism in a home?
a roof
How is geometry used in the home?
you can use it in building the house obviously. ya know with deciding how much shingles its going to take to cover the roof
Is the square footage of your roof the same as the square footage of your home?
Unless you have a flat roof, no; the surface area of the roof will be larger than the ground area of the building.
My home is 1100 square feet what is the roof's square footage?
You cannot calculate the square footage of a house roof like this (unless you have a flat roof). The simplest way would be to go up on your roof and measure its different surfaces, however if you dont want to do that, you would need to know several differen things to calculate the surface area -- such as the pitch and angel -- how much hangover you have. Basically you should save yourself time and go up on your roof and measure it
How much does one square of roof tear off weight?
255
How much weight can house roof hold?
Without knowing how the roof was constructed and with what dimension of lumber or steel, there is no way to estimate.
How much weight can the roof rack of 2000 Kia Sportage 4 door hold?
100 lbs
Why is a slanted roof needed in a mountainous area?
Mountains usually mean that is snows. The steeper the roof, the more snow it can carry and a lot will simply slide off and not build up. Too much weight and the roof would collapse.
Who can help prepare a home to be sold?
A home which looks to be attractive and clean will helps to sale for much price, so here comes the wayco services, which helps in roof cleaning, roof coating, roof coloring, moss removals and coating, etc Source : www.waycoservices.co.uk
Is 33lbs per sq ft too much for weight for a roof?
Depends on the framing and sheathing. Sounds like a lot.
How do you calculate roof weight of a floating roof storage tank?
Care must be taken in calculating the roof weight of a floating storage tank. The amount of weight per square foot is the most important measurement and must take into account the fluid nature of the whatever is being stored. Checking the ability of the roof to hold the weight is another important fact to not overlook.
What is Definition of Life load for roof?
It is a "LIVE LOAD" which is the weight of snow for which a roof is designed for. It is usually 40 lbs. per square foot. Al dead load is the weight of the roof structure itself.
How much does it cost to replace roof on a 1500 square foot house?
Your local contractor will give you a free estimate. Varys by region.
How much does a square of roof shingles weight?
It depends on the brand and type but conventional shingles of a good grade would be about 225 lbs.
Where can I buy a roof vent and how much do they cost?
Home Depot is a great place to start. The roof vents start around $10.00 up to $250.00 depending on the style and size you would need for your roof. Another place you could look would be Lowe's, their prices run about the same as Home Depot.
What are decorative indentations that reduce the weight of the roof?
Coffer
