Eli5: Why do houses have a triangle shaped roof? Why not flat?

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Eli5: Why do houses have a triangle shaped roof? Why not flat?

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Almost every single residential building in major east coast cities have flat roofs. They are usually pitched in one direction or have roof drains to collect rain and melting snow. You are not as likely to see this in the suburbs because it’s a more expensive construction technique.

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