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ZIP Code 43755

Guernsey County, Ohio — Lore City

20PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Guernsey County, Ohio has a light ground snow load of 20 PSF per ASCE 7-22. At this level, most standard residential roofs are designed to handle the load without issue. However, flat or low-slope roofs should still be checked for drifting and sliding snow.

Snow Load Details

ZIP Code43755
CountyGuernsey
CityLore City
StateOhio (OH)
Ground Snow Load20 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityMeasured

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load polygons via ArcGIS

Roof Snow Load Calculator

ASCE 7-22 flat roof formula:  pf = 0.7 × Ce × Ct × Is × pg

Your ground snow load (pg): 20 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 14 PSF

ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.

Guernsey County Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification. Gray = No Load, Blue = Light, Amber = Moderate, Orange = Heavy, Red = Extreme, Purple = Case Study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 43755?

ZIP code 43755 is in Guernsey County, Ohio, with a ground snow load of 20 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 43755?

With a light ground snow load of 20 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 43755 in?

ZIP code 43755 is in Guernsey County, Ohio (OH).