Snow Montpelier, Vermont by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Vermont

As part of our homeowner’s appreciation series, we want to remind our homeowner’s in Montpelier to shovel snow off roofs given that we have had significant snow falls in the past few weeks.  According to the Montpelier Fire Chief, Gesualdo C Schneider, there has already been one incident recently of a porch roof collapsing as a result of snow loading.

Right now the moisture content of the snow provides a load of about 30 lbs/sq foot. While construction standards for this area should be able to handle 50 lbs/sq foot, weaknesses in construction or deterioration with age could put some buildings at risk. The constant extra weight over several weeks can also cause failures.  Who would think that show could weight so much! Actually anyone who has had to shovel their driveway or walkway recently can attest to the fact that snow is heavy – especially wet heavy snow.

As the first action in the 21st Century Project, the City of Montpelier, Vermont started new Facebook and Twitter sites recently.  News posted on the city website is linked directly to those feeds.   For the time being, these sites will be used by the city post information about various events, activities, emergencies and other notices.   The City looks forward to communicating instantly and directly with the public.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484