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Parapets: Where roofs meet walls

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Abstract
The major function of a parapet is to protect the edge of roof assemblies from wind uplift forces.
Date
6/2011
Author(s)
Joseph Lstiburek
Page(s)
Source
Building Science Corporation
Keyword(s)
parapet; wind uplift

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