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    It's looking good. You haven't had the greatest weather for working in lately. We can appreciate the frustration ... we are in the process of replacing the shingles on all our buildings' roofs (84 square) due to defective shingles from Certainteed. Fortunately, I guess, there was a class action suit against Certainteed so we have gotten reimbursed some of our costs. We haven't been able to catch a break though in the weather with rain almost every other day. Keep up the good work and hope the weather improves for you too.
    Gary

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    We wouldn't have these great stories if everything when to planned and the weather cooperated. We actually stopped counting after the 10th rain shower last Sunday while putting the roof on. It was like a big slip n slide
    Maple Man 85
    Anthony & Rebecca Renken
    2017=200 taps
    2018=4000 taps (goal) 3000 taps (actual)
    2019=7000 taps (goal)
    30x45 Sugar House
    4x16 Leader Vortex
    www.northwoodsmaplefarm.com

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    What's the pitch on your roof?
    Sugaring for 45+ years
    New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
    New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
    2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
    250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
    1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
    2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around

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    4/12 pitch
    Maple Man 85
    Anthony & Rebecca Renken
    2017=200 taps
    2018=4000 taps (goal) 3000 taps (actual)
    2019=7000 taps (goal)
    30x45 Sugar House
    4x16 Leader Vortex
    www.northwoodsmaplefarm.com

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    That's a flat roof for snow load.
    Sugaring for 45+ years
    New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
    New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
    2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
    250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
    1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
    2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around

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    Looking good!
    A&A 2x8 raised flue with hoods and preheater, converted to oil with carlin 201 for 2021
    8x12 kitchen
    8x12 canning room
    H20 7.5 1200 Econox for 2018 added 2nd membrane for 2020
    H2O 10" filter press half bank
    H2O 2430 gallon storage tank
    700+ 5/16 on vacuum, 1000+ on 3/16

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    Quote Originally Posted by BAP View Post
    That's a flat roof for snow load.
    We have the same pitch roof and located very near Maple Man. With the metal roof, the snow slides off very easily and has not been anywhere close to a problem. Also, the trusses on the building we put up are rated 40 p.s.f. which meets area code.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mkoehler79 View Post
    We have the same pitch roof and located very near Maple Man. With the metal roof, the snow slides off very easily and has not been anywhere close to a problem. Also, the trusses on the building we put up are rated 40 p.s.f. which meets area code.
    We researched before we went with the 4/12 and have stamped plans by an engineer to make sure the roof was able to withstand anything a Wi weather could throw at it.
    Maple Man 85
    Anthony & Rebecca Renken
    2017=200 taps
    2018=4000 taps (goal) 3000 taps (actual)
    2019=7000 taps (goal)
    30x45 Sugar House
    4x16 Leader Vortex
    www.northwoodsmaplefarm.com

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    Looks Great!
    CDL 2.5*8 Venturi with all the bells
    Leader Clear 5 bank filter press
    Memprotec 350H RO
    600ish taps and looking for more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maple Man 85 View Post
    We researched before we went with the 4/12 and have stamped plans by an engineer to make sure the roof was able to withstand anything a Wi weather could throw at it.
    That's good, but you may not be able to add "avalanche stops" (snow guards) to help hold the snow load from sliding off. Ask your engineer if snow guards can be used before using any if you decide you don't want the snow coming off all at once.
    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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