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Should I buy a house with a cross gabled or cross hipped roof?
For most people, the choice is primarily asthetic. The cross gabled roof is cheaper and easier to build, but it is not ideal for high wind situations. The cross hipped roof is more complex but will withstand stronger winds. However, it leaves less under roof space for potential storage and ease of maintenace.
What makes kites go higger and lower?
The wind speed. The angle of attack of the kite to the wind. The weight of the kite.
Where on a box kite would you tie the string to get the greatest effective area?
Weight and area exposed to the wind are key factors in kite design. The greater the effective area facing the wind and the lighter the kite, the less wind you need to get the kite off the ground.
How much would it cost to replace a roof on a 1600 square foot home?
It is almost impossible to answer, depending on pitch, dormers, valleys. Get an estimate from homedepot, then you should be able to get a real good roofer that will do it for almost 1/2 the price they quoted you. I had a customer call them and was quoted 18,000.00 I did it for 10,000.00 with 30yr shingles wind rated, new felt,, ice/water barrier on all edges, top of the line ridge vent.
What is a 2x12 typically used for in residential construction?
Typically used for overhead beams in residential home applications or can be laminated to create a larger dimensional beam for spanning overhead across larger distances when the architect calls for an "open" floor space. Applied with the rise of the beams (12" width) sitting vertically, evenly spaced across the ceiling and braced with cross bracing material and resting atop vertical walls. Creats structural rigidity and suppresses torsional force from both down force (the weight of the force from above i.e. a 2nd floor, roof and/or wind). Build a home with only walls and a roof and push down on it with any amount of force and you'll see, exhibited by the walls, a flex, a twist, then structural failure resulting in a collapse.
How it resists forces (insideoutsideand natural forces?
by the wind falling in the air
What is the maximum wind speed a normal roof can withstand?
A normal roof can typically withstand wind speeds of about 90-100 miles per hour. However, the exact wind resistance of a roof depends on various factors such as the type of roofing material, roof pitch, and how well the roof is installed. It is important to ensure that your roof is properly constructed and maintained to withstand high wind speeds.
Why rocks on a roof?
the rocks on the roof is use to add weigth on the roof specially when heavy wind is on your place
How does Bernoulli and principle explain how wind can take the roof off a house?
The Bernoulli principle states that as wind flows over a roof, the pressure is lower above the roof compared to below it. This pressure difference creates lift, which can exert an upward force on the roof. If the force of the wind exceeds the strength of the roof's structure, it can cause the roof to lift off the house.
Do some houses have a wind vane on the roof to show the direction of the wind?
Yes
What is shaped by the wind in a desert or beach?
Sand dunes are shaped by the wind in both deserts and beaches. The wind blows grains of sand, causing them to accumulate and form dunes that can vary in size and shape depending on the strength and direction of the wind.
What is the best roofing materials for a very damp climate?
Metal roofing is an excellent choice in wet areas. New metal options are rust-resistant and waterproof. The solid metal surface also resists algae growth. Hail might dent metal, but hail can damage almost any roof. Flat sheets of metal roofing also have more wind resistance than most shingle roofing. Hurricane-force winds can blow shingles off the roof.
What is a tool shaped like an arrow that indicates wind direction?
Wind vane
What are funnel shaped wind storms?
Tornados
Will wind lifted shingles reseal?
No Yes they can reseal. They did on my roof.
Do they make covers for roof wind turbines?
Only some do
Why do a roof rack on your car slow you down?
Wind resistance.
