January 2007
by Gordon Tully
Designing Roofs Along the Coast
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Design: Designing Roofs Along the Coast Style often opposes wind-resistant roof features Gordon Tully Although not exactly a page turner, the latest edition (2005) of ASCE-7 is the definitive source for wind-load design. For designers with an engineering bent, the best way to gain a deeper understanding of the issues is to engineer a simple home using this document. Get help from a structural engineer or even from a sales engineer for a fastener manufacturer, as specifying the right number and type of anchor clips is crucial. Here, we'll concentrate on the consequences of various roof forms and details. The
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