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To: Red Badger

Looks like a flat roof that had a sag and collect more water than the structure could support. Amazing that no one was killed.


2 posted on 07/07/2026 5:20:14 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

People do not realize how much water weighs.

8 pounds per gallon, 1685 pounds per cubic yard...........


5 posted on 07/07/2026 5:25:17 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: MtnClimber

Roof drains have guards to block leaves from entering. Those along with the scuppers need to be cleaned otherwise the roof ends up pooling water the roof trusses can’t support.


10 posted on 07/07/2026 6:01:00 AM PDT by meatloaf
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