HomeMy WebLinkAboutFile Documents.1116 Waters Ave.0015-2024-BROF (7) James Jackson Romeo, PE
Structural Design Consultant, LLC
246 Pinon Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone/Fax: 970-945-4742
Email: jim@jjrstructural.com
March 20, 2024
Ute Creek Condominiums Re: Ute Creek Condominiums
1116 Waters Avenue Roof Capacity
Aspen, CO
Attn: Ann O’Brien Project No: 24007
Ann:
The existing roof of the condominium building at 1116 Waters Avenue in Aspen does not have the capacity to support
additional snow load. Improving roof insulation would require the roof to support 75 psf snow load.
The 15 ft long 6x12 roof beams at 6 ft on center over the Living/Dining Room only has the capacity to support 35 psf snow
load and the 16’-9” long 4x12 roof ridge beam over the Bedroom only has the capacity to support 10 psf snow load.
This tells me that the existing roof has only been performing adequately since 1969-1970 because the less than adequate
roof insulation is causing the roof snow to melt.
I recommend that no roof insulation improvements be performed on this building unless the roof snow load capacity and
roof framing is improved.
Please call if you have any questions.
James J. Romeo, P.E.
04/02/2024