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To: wolfcreek
Why do they build homes in these snow areas with such a flat pitch?

These snow fall levels are so great that drifts form up against the structure and up over the house. Also, I saw images of nice slanted roofs with over 5 feet of snow on them.

21 posted on 02/04/2008 5:18:55 AM PST by justa-hairyape
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To: justa-hairyape
Are not high pitched roofs less susceptible to collapse?
25 posted on 02/04/2008 5:24:27 AM PST by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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