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Old 11-06-2007, 10:13 PM
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Roofs are kindof a special interest for me. They are easily done poorly, and often more complicated than is really a good idea.

I have always been interested in designing with them because they are a way to make visually interesting designs that cost a lot less than doing complicated wall and foundation shapes.

At the same time I am very sensitive to not making basic design mistakes such as the level or nearly level valley, or "flat" roofs when other options are possible.

Tom W
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.