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    Snow Drift on sloped parapet

    Yes, I am looking at ASCE 7. The slope of the structure is roughly 25 degrees (4' tall and 8' long with 2' of vertical parapet sticking up above that). I somewhat agree that if the shape of the kickers matches that of the parapet that it may be the equivalent of a flat roof load. I think that...
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    Snow Drift on sloped parapet

    Does anyone know how to calculate snow drift behind a sloped parapet structure? I have an existing building that is being remodeled and they are adding a 6' tall parapet to the front. However they are kicking back to the flat roof structure and are going to roof over the kickers to create a...

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