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Benson Park Ice Arena Roof Collapses in Omaha

January 5, 2010 in Damage Reports

Benson Park Ice Arena’s roof partially collapsed over the weekend, forcing management to close the facility for at least a week.

Crews have used poles to stabilize the roof from the inside. Snow blowers were used to clear most of the snow from the roof. Nebraska’s snow and ice accumulation over the past 2 weeks is putting pressure on infrastructure all over state.

Media is covering the event. Watch the video from KETV

Midland Garage Door’s Roof Collapses in Nebraska

December 31, 2009 in Damage Reports

omaha-midlandAnother Omaha business has been brought to its knees by the heavy snows that fell last weekend over most of Nebraska. Midland Garage Door Manufacturing’s roof collapsed sometime Tuesday. Reports are just beginning to circulate online and it appears to be a block building with a flat roof, a common theme in this winter’s damage reports.

Apparently the heavy Snow Load and rain accumulation were more than the roof could handle. This has been the case with most other collapses in Omaha this week.

Midland Garage Door Manufacturing Co is located at 13661 Giles Road; Omaha, NE 68138-3484

Multiple Roof Collapses Yesterday After Nebraska Blizzard

December 29, 2009 in Damage Reports

nebraska-blizzard-2009The 2009 Christmas Blizzard that dumped heavy snows over Nebraska is responsible for four more roof collapses Monday. The area’s heaviest snow in 60 years is causing local officials and media to ratchet up the Roof Collapse Threat Bullhorn.

With weights ranging between 17-20lbs per square foot you’d wouldn’t expect this type of damage, however, since it’s the largest snowfall in over half a decade many deteriorated or otherwise damaged structures have never seen such a test.

Widespread damage and snow removal requests are allowing Roofing Contractors to collect an unexpected windfall of Holiday Profits.