Winter Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here
For many people in the U.S. winter is already here. Snow is currently falling across the Midwest and is also forecast for the Northeastern US in the coming days. Despite the forecast, proactive facility managers and building owners who already have their snow removal contingency plans in place are breathing a sigh of relief. These key decision makers recognize the critical importance of ensuring their commercial properties remain safe places to do work, shop, or store goods. They also know failing to remove snow from the roof can lead to disastrous results. Just how disastrous?
A $3.5 Billion Disaster
As the structural integrity of roofs on facilities, buildings and warehouses deteriorate, the chances of collapse due to snow load inevitably grow. When a building’s roof finally does succumb to the pressure of the snow and ice above, the effect on people and the local economy is immediate and widespread. According to the Insurance Information Institute, in just the year 2015, snow events, blizzards, and winter storms were responsible for an estimated $3.5 billion in insured losses (residential and commercial) with many of those claims linked to damage caused by collapsed roofs.
Roof Collapse on a Commercial Building is Preventable
According to FEMA’s Snow Load Safety Guide,
“Buildings may be vulnerable to structural failure and possible collapse if basic preventative steps are not taken in advance of a snow event.”
FEMA also advises building owners and managers plan ahead and have their preferred snow removal contractor in place well in advance of a snow event.
“Having an in-house plan for snow removal in place or a contractor on retainer is imperative. Contractors will be in high demand and difficult to find once a snow storm begins.”
Still Not Convinced Your Building Needs a Snow Removal Plan?
Here’s a news report showing what happened to a commercial building in Connecticut. Listen closely as you hear a business owner describe the reality of their situation:
Enroll in the North American Roofing Rapid Response Snow Removal Program
Proactive owners and managers who sign up today receive:
- Dedicated Snow Removal Teams just a phone call away*
- Top priority response before anyone else
- Teams equipped with all the necessary equipment to get the job done as fast and as safe as possible
- Custom snow removal plans developed for your unique facility and snow event
- Holiday Service is Available! Get emergency snow removal from your roof even during the holiday!
*For faster service, please call us 48 hours before the snow event.
Signing up with one of the nation’s leading roofing contractors to expertly and safely remove snow from your commercial building is easy. To enroll, call North American Roofing today: