What Is Frost Heave? How To Protect Your Property The winter months can cause havoc on your home and commercial property. Frost heave refers to the upward or outward movement of the ground surface (or objects on, or in, ground) caused by formation of ice in soil. Heave normally occurs in the direction of least resistance and perpendicular to ice lenses and layers and is therefore commonly upwards. Basically, … [Read more...]
Understanding and Managing Frost Heave Damage
The Dangers of Snow Load: How to Prevent Roof Collapses in Winter
The Dangers of Snow Load: How to Prevent Roof Collapses in Winter Everything looks different when it is covered in snow – it is almost magical. As snowflakes fall, you might be thinking about building the perfect snowman, but as a homeowner or property owner you should also be aware of the risks heavy snowfall poses to roof structures during winter. The immediate threat of snow load is to the roof itself – … [Read more...]