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Standards · Design principles · Practical applications · Industry insights · A Practical Guide to Nbcc 2020 Snow Loads on Modern Roofs
By Arun Kishore | 21 June 2025 | 7 minutes

Solar panels, architectural sunshades, and complex multi-level rooflines are no longer the exception; they’re the norm in modern Canadian building design. While they score points for energy efficiency and visual appeal, they also create a minefield of unexpected snow and ice loads for structural engineers.

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