corrugated roof panels + snow load?

[gladahmae]

I'm wondering about using corrugated roof panesl (either the metal, or possibly the plastic) on the new coop we're building and how they handle snow? We get quite a bit of snow, and live in an area where we can get significant amounts (upwards of 12in) over-night when the lake-effect kicks in. I'm assuming it works well, provided that the roof pitch is adequate, but would like to get feedback from someone(s) who may have used it. Thanks!

 

[Jakoda]

can't tell you how mine will hold up, but this is what I have used, and all the info..it's supposed to withstand weight and high winds since they are used on buildings as well
http://www.lowes.com/pd_12749-1115-...erglass+roofing+panel&facetInfo=#BVRRWidgetID

 

[Time-Out]

I use both the metal and the plastic, but we don't have half as much snow as you!

ETA: the metal will definitely cope with the load. We used just one strip of the plastic to act as a skylight, so that should be ok for you. I wouldn't know if a whole roof of the plastic would hold the snow; it certainly wouldn't take the weight of my other half walking across it like the metal does!

 

[Mavrik]

With any roofing, it depends on the structure holding up the roof. If you apply standard structural building codes for a roof, doesn't matter what roofing you use.

 

[Wallydvr]

I'm going to install 12 foot metal roofing on my run. Does anyone know the recommended width for stringers. We get allot of Snow.

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