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Digest 439 Roof loads due to local drifting of snow
Publication Year
1999
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Presents background information and design requirements for local snow drift loads on roofs in accordance with the amended BS 6399. It is aimed at architects, structural engineers, contractors, and manufacturers and suppliers of roofing systems.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Digest 332 and 290.
Author
Currie, D.
ISBN
9781860812996
Publisher Information
BRE
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