Archive for December, 2008


Which type of roof shape and surface material are the safest against hurricanes?

I've been investigating this topic for our home renovation but can't seem to get a clear recommendation on any of these options: – Roof options: Gable, Flat, etc – Material: Shingles, Tile, Metal, etc If there isn't one ideal choice, what are the trade-offs between each option? Greatly appreciate your help. Thanks. THE BEST ROOF [...]

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Science /// Ecology project HELP!?

What is sustainable development? What is a Carbon Footprint? What are the trade offs of using solar panels versus green roofs? Which is more appropriate for a prairie climate flat roof or pitched roof? What green products can be used on each type? How? what building materials provide the best insulation? What are the trade [...]

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what is the density of a cement tile roofing?

roughly concrete weighs 2400 kilograms per cubic meter. get the volume (length x width x height) of each tile, in meters, and multiply by 2400 = weight in kilograms. Multiply the number of tiles by the tile weight and you get your total roof load. powered by Yahoo Answers

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Do Pop Tarts and Cheeze Whiz make good roofing materials?

Seeing as they're not actually food… Hmmmmmm…do you have anything to do with the fact that Hansel and Gretel were once captured and forced to handstitch Nike shoes? powered by Yahoo Answers

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