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• <strong>Roof</strong> Construction<br />

Conventional Construction<br />

• Structural members depend on size for<br />

strength.<br />

• Less surface area exposed to fire.<br />

• The larger the size of a structural<br />

member, the longer it will take to fail<br />

when exposed to fire.<br />

• Potentially longer burn time results in a<br />

greater window of safety for fire<br />

fighters.

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