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    Cs (slope factor) in snow loading

    Where does Ontario building code (or National building code) say about shingle roof of a house in relation to the slope factor (Cs) of snow loading? Does a material of roof (shingle, metal, etc.) affect the slope factor of snow loading? Where are the clauses in the code?
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    Footing sizing - concrete walls or light stick walls? and snow load question

    Hello All, this is my first post. I am trying to size a footing for a 7' ceiling height basement that will have a slab and 6' concrete poured walls (measured from top of footing to top of concrete) retaining 5' of dirt. supporting 1 wood frame story on top. this is in Seattle, here is our...
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