Eli5: Why do houses have a triangle shaped roof? Why not flat?
In: Engineering
As someone with a flat roof I will tell you that it is very difficult to maintain. Because water does not so simply roll off the sides it will collect on the top and can seep into your ceiling. We have had to do repairs because of it
Also animals like raccoons and squirrels can get on top easier and do damage to the roof.
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