Crookston Designs

02/01/2017

We received even more snow since my last post, but most homes should still be okay. See my previous post about snow loads on homes. I thought I would post about other structures. The only other structure I have is my RV. Different RV's are designed for different roof loads. Some could be designed for as low as 20 psf. If its deigned to the mobile home code it should be designed for at least 30 psf which is probably still okay in Cache Valley right now.

So the question is should I worry about the snow on my RV? Its not as easy to answer as for a home. I decided to sweep the snow off of mine. Be careful not to use anything that would puncture or damage the membrane on your roof if you decide to clear yours off.

01/09/2017

With all the snow we have received in Cache Valley recently people have worried about the amount of snow on their roof. Depth of snow is not always a good representation of the weight. Its really about the amount of water contained in that snow. Light fluffy snow could be as light as 5 pounds per cubic foot while packed heavy snow will be up around 22 pounds per cubic foot. For comparison water is 62.4 pounds per cubic foot.

Most areas in Cache Valley I design the roof for 38 pounds per square foot, on the bench I usually design for a little more. So your roof should be designed for 21 inches of heavy snow and much more if it is light snow. With the snow we have received recently your roof should be just fine with no need to remove the snow.

It should be noted that older homes may not have been designed to current standards. If you see any signs of failure in your roof you should have it looked at by a licensed engineer. If you have added insulation to your attic, this can increase the amount of snow that stays on your roof and may be a reason to take a look at the capacity of it.

11/29/2016

Here are a few more pictures of the home Designed by Crookston Custom Designs that won the 2012 Bear Lake Parade of homes Best of Show award.

11/03/2016

These are a few pictures I took of the home that won the Peoples Choice Award for the Bear Lake Parade of Homes 2016. This home was designed by Crookston Custom Designs and built by Smart Construction.

10/25/2016

This is a video of the home designed by Crookston Designs and built by Smart Construction that won the peoples choice award in the 2015 Bear Lake Parade of Homes.

https://youtu.be/dW1qLDJkT1c?list=PLQfeLxo5YcLOgkYd8c4IDQ0f7CEYgFUlj

Parade of Homes People Choice Award 2015. Home Built by Smart Construction,the home boost custom high end upgrades through out. It says luxury yet makes you ...

10/18/2016

Joel Draxler & Karrie Ann Draxler are starting construction on their new home designed by Crookston Designs. Tell them congratulations and take a look at their plans on Crookston Designs website. See new plans at the bottom of the main page.

10/07/2016

Crookston Custom Designs is excited for Jeremy Crookston and Lindsey Crookston as they build their new home! More pictures of their plan can be viewed at Crookston Designs website. Be sure to extend a congratulations to both of them through a like and a comment.

10/01/2016

In 2012 this home was in the Bear Lake Parade of Homes. Winning the Best of Show award, chosen by the Judges. Designed by Crookston Custom Designs and built by Smart Construction.

09/30/2016

This home, designed by Crookston Custom Designs, was in the 2013 Bear Lake Parade of Homes and won the Peoples Choice Award. More pictures available on our web site. www.crookstondesigns.com

09/28/2016

In 2014 the home below won the Peoples Choice award in the Bear Lake Parade of Homes. Crookston Custom Designs drew the plans and Smart Construction built the home.