This area has an average of 6-7 inches of snowfall per year. What would be any cost differences between the added structural support for a flat roof to that of a standard pitched roof?
Roy
Roy,
The snow load in your area is determined by your local building code.
If you are only dealing with 6-7 inches of snow, this may be as low as 10 or 15 pounds per square foot which will not have a major impact on your structural design.
So, check the loads with your local building inspector and good luck with your project.
David Moore, AIA
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