More than its sloped counterparts, a flat roof is prone to damage caused by snow loads. By design, it will catch anything, be it snow, rainwater or debris, on its surface. If your garage or any part of your home has a flat roof, here are the issues you may be looking into come winter:

1.  Possible Collapse

An unusually heavy snow fall that dumps several inches of snow should be a cause for concern. Flat roofs are not made to support the extra weight and for areas frequented by storms, they are especially vulnerable.

2.  Insurance Clause

If you check your insurance closely, you may be end up being liable for snow damage when you delay calling your contractor for rooftop snow removal.

3.  Fire

Any attempt by the homeowner to melt the pile of snow, like blasting heat into the attic or improperly laying down of heating cables may end up to be a fire hazard and cause more loss to the home

4.  Damaged Shingles

Those who are handy with the rakes and chisel may also consider climbing up and cleaning the roof of snow. Working too close enough to the shingles, if your flat roof has them, may result to having you strip them off without knowing.

Source: Theday.com