How can snow and ice damage buildings?

Answer 1

Depending where you are on the planet, frost penetration into the ground can extend to a depth of 5 feet. Assuming you live in the UK, where most of the residential buildings foundations extend 2 feet below grade level, the frost will lift the building foundations out of the ground. When the frost thaws the building will not settle to it's original foundation depth and accordingly the building will collapse, in part, due to structural stresses,

Answer 2

Ice dams are created from extended cold weather periods with snow, where the roof system has a heat source sufficient to melt the ice into water. This condition may exist from radiant heat or sources from the interior components of the house. Electrical and mechanical systems may be prime heat and moisture sources. The snow acts as an insulator to entrap heat without proper roof cavity ventilation. The water flows down the roof to a merging valley or eave without heat source, which allows the water freeze. Water can be redirected and flow horizontally to infiltrate the roofing materials. Standard roofing materials are designed to keep water from intruding the building envelop going down the roof, but not laterally. Roof shingles are not waterproof and frequently allow ice damming water intrusion of the roof system without an adhesive ice and water shield roof substrate membrane covering. The water intrusion can deteriorate insulation, structure and create environment for mold propagation. The ice dam condition should be accessed early and corrective actions be taken to resolve water intrusion. If necessary, employee an expert that can measure moisture and determine if water has infiltrated the building envelop. The use of moisture meter and infra-red thermograph would be recommended when selecting an expert. Dave Jakovac

Answer 3

it really does not cause much damage

It can cause a lot of damage. A heavy snow can bring down trees and power lines. Drifting can make roads impassible and a ground blizzard can make the road disappear in an instant causing massive traffic accidents. Roofs of large buildings have collapsed due to a large accumulation of snow.

Answer 4

ice storms do cause damage because some ices are pointy and they can break a lot of things on your houses such as glass.it also can put holes in your wall of your house if their pointy enough.

Answer 5

Strong winds and storms can bring some extra wear and tear to your roof. In addition, snow and freezing temperatures in winter plus heat waves in summer will cause stress to your roof. Taking the time to properly safeguard the roof is paramount. By far the best course of action is to have your roof protected by applying a roof coating. Liquid EPDM Rubber is cost effective, durable, and leak proof. It holds up extremely well through varied weather conditions.

Answer 6

It can damage your roof of your house and the hood of your car.

Answer 7

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