YAKIMA, Wash. -- As the owner of several historic buildings in Yakima, Joe Mann might worry about the snow piling up on all those expansive flat roofs. Or not. Mann isn’t concerned at this point, he ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

General Roofing Co. employee Nevada Hansen shovels a path out on an office building's roof on Business Park Boulevard in Anchorage on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. A different crew was clearing snow off the ...

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 ...

Winter weather can cause all kinds of issues, like snow-covered driveways that need to be cleared with a snow blower and slick walkways that need ice melt. Heavy snow on your roof can also be a ...

Winter weather can cause all kinds of issues, like snow-covered driveways that need to be cleared with a snow blower and slick walkways that need ice melt. Heavy snow on your roof can also be a ...

In the wake of several commercial buildings in Anchorage collapsing under heavy snow loads this winter, many residents are concerned about the structural integrity of their homes. So far there are no ...

The city’s building department has been fielding calls from residents curious about when they should shovel their roofs. Here’s the low-down on current conditions and how to handle them. Based on ...

Building officials in Anchorage have issued new guidance to residential and commercial building owners advising them to clear heavy snow loads from roofs, adding another measure of urgency for ...

SYRACUSE, IN - March 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - The structural integrity and long-term performance of a building often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 24—Building officials in Anchorage have issued new guidance to residential and commercial building owners advising them to ...