Anchorage officials say at least 16 roofs have buckled in the city this winter under heavy snow and ice, and they’re wary of additional collapses after another storm dropped more snow this weekend.
* In December, a broken roof beam caused the temporary closure of the Lucky Kitchen restaurant and* In March, the city responded to roof trusses that failed at Sand Lake Automotive at 1307 E. 74th Ave. That was related to long-term wood rot and leaks, Noffsinger said. The flat roof sagged several inches, but was safely propped up to await repairs, he said. The business had to close down for more than a week while extra support was added to the roof.
* Earlier this month, an entry canopy at Faith Christian Community church at 4240 Wisconsin St. collapsed because of failed roof trusses, while another entry canopy was compromised, Noffsinger said. A daycare there had to close for a couple of days until the compromised entry could be fixed, he said.
Around March 20, 2023, several wooden roof beams broke under the snow load at Metrie, a wholesale lumber and finishing supplier at 2503 Arctic Blvd., near Fireweed Lane. Emergency officials have warned that property owners should consult an engineer if they see problems such as new or worsening cracks on walls, “nail pops” on finished surfaces, doors or windows that have become hard to open or close, or sagging structural members.
Property owners and engineers should pay extra attention to buildings with those roofs, which are common throughout Anchorage, Noffsinger said.
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