What is the difference between ground snow load and roof snow load?
The short answer
Ground snow load describes the snow weight used as a starting point for a site; roof snow load accounts for factors such as exposure, temperature, roof slope, and drifting. They are not interchangeable ratings—our Colorado shed snow-load guide explains which number to compare with your building’s documentation.
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Ground snow load describes the snow weight used as a starting point for a site; roof snow load accounts for factors such as exposure, temperature, roof slope, and drifting. They are not interchangeable ratings—our Colorado shed snow-load guide explains which number to compare with your building’s documentation.