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Jodi - 30 Jun 2006 16:00 GMT

I'm thinking of putting a butterfly roofline on new home... are there
drainage concerns with doing this? Is there some mechanism to ensure
proper runoff that I should investigate? I live in Colorado.

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RicodJour - 30 Jun 2006 16:40 GMT

> I'm thinking of putting a butterfly roofline on new home... are there
> drainage concerns with doing this? Is there some mechanism to ensure
> proper runoff that I should investigate? I live in Colorado.

It can be done successfully, but flashing and drainage - the whole
system design - must be first rate. Being in Colorado may or may not
make it a problem. Snow loading is the major concern. You're creating
a natural hollow where snow and ice could build up many feet deep and
create a potentially catastrophic situation.

If you're set on this course make sure that you have excellent support
and execution - architect, engineer, roofer.

R

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