January 14, 2006: You might want to use this picture as guide when looking at your own structures. This is a fine example of inferior construction and poor engineering.

The roof laying alongside the building was once a 41 foot awning that covered the deck area and stairwell leading to the second story apartment. Although the awning was a "pitched" roof, it was not supported to receive the heavy snow load sliding from the roof of the primary building. The concept was great, it has worked for many years without incident, however, eventually you will get a heavy snowfall which exceeds the safe working load of a four inch support post. Note, the roof line of the primary building still has a snow pack of two feet, waiting patiently to slide. This should also serve as a warning when parking your car in the winter, when parking in front a building with the pitch of the roof facing you, it may be wise to back up a few feet to allow for avalanches.

"Here Is Your Sign" The most asked question that I have had in the past 48 hours is, "Did the snow knock down your awning?" My standard reply is now, "Nope, I just lowered it so the snow would slide easier" or "No, the snow knocked down the landlords awning".


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