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  2. Ice dam (roof) - Wikipedia

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    The ice on the wall is from water leaking through the roof due to an ice dam. Ice dams occur on heated buildings with sloping roofs in cold climates with deep snow accumulation. Ice dams on roofs form when accumulated snow forms an insulating layer under cold conditions that would cause the freezing point to be within the snow layer, if it were ...

  3. Thanksgiving Day Disaster - Wikipedia

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    Approximately 20 minutes after kickoff, the ventilator roof collapsed due to the excessive load. [4] Of the hundreds of people on the roof, at least 100 people fell four stories to the factory floor. Sixty to 100 more people fell directly on top of the furnace, the surface temperature of which was estimated to be around 500 °F (260 °C).

  4. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    Moisture condenses on the interiors of buildings due to specific interactions between the roof and wall. Leaks most commonly occur on flat-roofed buildings. [ 4 ] : 328 Certain building materials and mechanisms can be used to prevent condensation from occurring in these areas, therefore reducing structural dampness and potential mold infestation.

  5. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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    Roof penetration flashing Used to waterproof pipes, supports, cables, and all roof protrusions. Stainless steel penetration flashings have proven to be the longest lasting and most reliable roof flashing type. Channel flashing Shaped like a “U” or channel to catch water (e.g., where the edge of a tile roof meets a wall). Through wall flashing

  6. Water-tube boiler - Wikipedia

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    A high pressure watertube boiler [1] (also spelled water-tube and water tube) is a type of boiler in which water circulates in tubes heated externally by fire. Fuel is burned inside the furnace, creating hot gas which boils water in the steam-generating tubes.

  7. Expansion tank - Wikipedia

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    The other major disadvantage is that the water pressure from a roof tank is considerably lower than mains water pressure, making the use of mixer taps sometimes unpredictable. Domestic hydronic heating and cooling systems generally include an expansion tank to buffer pressure changes due to expansion and contraction of the water used for heat ...

  8. They lost their insurance. Then their homes burned - AOL

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    Ramirez said homeowners dropped by these and other carriers were shocked by the prices of the FAIR plan or non-admitted carriers, which can cost between $20,000 and $30,000 a year in fire zones.

  9. Roof - Wikipedia

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    1. To shed water i.e., prevent water from standing on the roof surface. Water standing on the roof surface increases the live load on the roof structure, which is a safety issue. Standing water also contributes to premature deterioration of most roofing materials. Some roofing manufacturers' warranties are rendered void due to standing water. 2.