"In an article that appeared in The Hartford Courant, writer Kevin Hunt wondered how much snow it would take to cause a roof to collapse. Typically, residential roofs in Connecticut are designed to withstand extreme winter conditions, and only an especially powerful storm can result in an unforeseen event. Doing some arithmetic is important for homeowners to figure out if their roofs are susceptible to collapse, adding that typical roofs can carry snow loads of at least 30 pounds per square foot. Locals from neighboring states like New Hampshire can definitely relate to the article as they too experience blizzards, snowstorms, and hailstorms on a regular basis. While the main idea of Hunt's article is somewhat reassuring (that roofs can withstand heavy snow loads), people must bear in mind that the Farmer's Almanac recently reported that a brutal winter is expected this year. This means that it's possible that conditions may be much worse than what most people are ready for, putting h
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