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There are some folks who prefer that their outbuildings are made
they way they have been for centuries. Many of these preferences are
based in the New England region, where tradition is highly revered.
That's where our Colonial design comes in. The very narrow eave
is one telltale sign of the Colonial design. The higher pitched roof is
another signal, traditional because of its greater efficiency of shedding
snow loads in colder regions.
The Colonial now comes in traditional pine siding, as well as cedar
and our other low-maintenance materials. The choice is up to you.
If you're a rock-ribbed traditionalist, Classic Garden Structures is one
of the few sources for the "real thing" when it comes to sheds and
small outbuildings.
See our Custom gallery for examples of some spectacular Colonial
structures designed and built by Classic Garden Structures, in
collaboration with our dealer and homeowner. |
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DID YOU KNOW...? |
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The narrow, almost non-existent eave on New England style "saltbox" buildings is a feature is
based on practicalities of handing the heavy snows common in New England. The lack of an overhanging
eave prevents the buildup of ice dams due to daily freeze-thaw cycles in winter, where
melting snow and ice can back up under the shingles causing leaks.With a wide eave, snow over
the heated part of the building melts, then, as it reaches the colder overhanging eave, refreezes.
This refreezing over the colder eave often forms an impenetrable "dam" backing the other melting
water behind it, causing it to "back up" under the shingles, causing leaks in the home. |
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