When snow and ice build up on lightweight roofs, the risk is not “only” operational: the load on the structure increases, and the likelihood of deformation, failure and downtime rises.

This is a crucial issue for high-logistics-intensity events such as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where temporary warehouses and service areas must remain safe and accessible even during sudden snowfalls. Between heavy precipitation and temperature swings, ice formation can be rapid. PVC tension structures, chosen for fast installation and flexibility, require careful snow-load management, scheduled inspections and a clear intervention plan.

In this scenario, melting snow on tension structures in a controlled way means reducing overloads, limiting manual work at height and maintaining operational continuity. Lightweight, modular and easy-to-install solutions are needed—capable of working directly on the roof surface without adding weight to the system or hindering assembly and disassembly.

On the occasion of this major winter event, the Thermal Technology PVC Snow-Melting Sheet was selected. When applied to roofs, it heats the affected area and promotes the melting of snow and ice, contributing to the safety of roofing systems and reducing the need for emergency interventions.