Jan. 10—The roofs of at least three commercial buildings in Anchorage have already collapsed under heavy snow loads this winter, including one off Schoon Street on Monday, with months of winter to go.

A classic ice dam has formed on the roof of this Airport Heights home in Anchorage. (Valerie Kern/Alaska Public Media) In Anchorage, snow is piled high on many rooftops and homeowners are wondering if ...

Putting a new roof or replacing shingles on a home or shed is a big job. A good roofing nailer is an invaluable assistant that can make a roofing project dramatically easier.

SPOKANE, Wash. — As the plows hit the roads after the recent snowfalls, don’t forget about the snow on your roof. A contractor with Heritage Roofing and Construction recommends that you shovel your ...

While the snow-coated ground is posing enough problems, officials are telling residents to keep their eyes toward the sky because the dense snow accumulation is making rooftops vulnerable for collapse ...

Q When is it necessary to use a roof rake? I have a relatively steep-pitched slate roof. A Never, never use a roof rake or try to shovel snow off a slanted roof. It will do no good, will not cure ice ...

While the snow-coated ground is posing enough problems, officials are telling residents to keep their eyes toward the sky because the dense snow accumulation is making rooftops vulnerable for collapse ...