Wind and Snow Loads for Lubbock Buildings
Why the numbers on your drawings matter.
A steel building is designed for set loads. Wind load is how hard wind can push. Snow load is how much weight the roof can hold.
Lubbock gets more wind than snow. Still, a few big snows come through most winters. The roof needs to handle them.
Ask for engineer-stamped drawings for your exact address. A cheap kit built for a calmer place may not be right here.
What goes into it
- Your address for the engineer
- Is it open country or in town?
- Building use
How it goes
- Ask the builder for the design loads.
- Check they match your site.
- Keep the stamped drawings.
- Give them to the permit office.
Questions people ask
What is a wind load?
It is the wind force the building is made to stand up to.
Do I need stamped drawings?
In city limits, plan on it. They are smart anywhere.
Does hail count?
Hail is not part of the load rating. Panel gauge and coating matter for hail.