As harsh as this winter has been for the Midwest and East Coast areas of the country for those of you who have rentals in that part of the country, you may need to shovel the snow off of the roof of any building you have that has a flat or minimum pitched roof. I know how unpleasant that sounds but with some areas in the country having 3-4 feet of snow accumulating over the past few weeks the weight of that snow is extremely hazardous to flat roof buildings. It can cause major damage and as a worst case scenario collapse a roof. I have a few large multi unit buildings that have sections of roofs that are flat and it is a major concern to get the snow removed from them. This can be an even bigger issue once the snow starts melting and if the roof drains are blocked or still frozen, the building could sustain major damage as that water has to go somewhere. Most flat roofs are designed to handle a significant amount of accumulating snow but with the record snow fall totals we have had this year most of them will have trouble handle this much snow. So put of your snow boots, grab a shovel, get on your roof or ladder and start shoveling…………………in the long run you will be glad you did, just be extremely careful when you are doing this. Just FYI – this can also apply to any other parts of your building such as decks, canopies, or covered patio that may need to be cleared as well. For more tips on how to manage your rental and investment properties go to my website at www.managementofrentals.com
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