How to Avoid Damage from Snow and Ice on a Glass Structure
Due to ice, snow, rain, and wind, greenhouses, sunrooms, and other glass buildings that are improperly planned and made are prone to failure. Solar Innovations, Inc. would like to take the time to discuss how to remove ice and snow from a glass building in order to minimize long-term damage in light of the impending snowstorm that will sweep most of the East Coast this weekend. Do not be misled by th e appearance and texture of Snow Removal Maple Ridge . When soft and light, one foot carries the same amount of water as one inch of rain; nevertheless, when moist and heavy, only four inches are required . An inch of precipitation in snow corresponds to 5.2 pounds per square foot on the glass structure. This equates to almost 6 tons for a 25' by 96' greenhouse. If there is any unsecured hardware, the structure may collapse. Before snowfall, the most prevalent way for melting snow in high-tech glass-glazed greenhouses is to open the energy curtains , allowing heat to r