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Wind load on roof with pitch greater than 12:12?

Thread starter antimatter
Start date Oct 15, 2004

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Oct 15, 2004

antimatter

Structural

Hey guys,

I know I have read somewhere something that describes what to do if the roof pitch is greater than 12:12. I recall something about considering it to be a full story rather than a roof. Can someone point me to where this information is, please?! Thanks in advance.