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re: Laura - President Trump visits Lake Charles, Louisiana for Hurricane Response Update

Posted on 8/27/20 at 4:58 pm to
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
51377 posts
Posted on 8/27/20 at 4:58 pm to
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Everytime is see post hurricane pictures I am reminded to never buy or build a house with gabled roof


Hip Roof much better? more sides meeting at the top?
FYI i don't shite about roofs, why i'm curious
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85490 posts
Posted on 8/27/20 at 5:04 pm to
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Hip Roof much better? more sides meeting at the top?
FYI i don't shite about roofs, why i'm curious


Yes. Hip roof is more favorable for higher wind loads and/or snow.
Posted by Zephyrius
Wharton, La.
Member since Dec 2004
8012 posts
Posted on 8/27/20 at 5:05 pm to
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Hip Roof much better? more sides meeting at the top?

I'm guessing wind put pressure on the eaves along the gable ends which compromised the roof framing where the eaves were attached.
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