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Title
Maintaining a roof in severe weather conditions
Date
10/1996
Author(s)
Reed Morisky
Page(s)
12-14
Keyword(s)
cold weather; roof maintenance; snow; ice damming;
Abstract
In Fairbanks, Alaska, weather extremes run from a low of -65 degrees below zero to 98 degrees above. Low slope roofs are generally snow covered for a period of six months, from late october to the end of April. This article summarizes how to maintain a roof in severe weather conditions.

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