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Had to choose between a 6-foot cedar post or a steel one for a corner on a windy ridge job in Boulder last month.
I went with the steel post, and it held up perfectly during that big windstorm last week, so what's your go-to for high-wind anchor points?
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adamwood7mo ago
Wait, you had a choice? I mean, around here they basically make you use steel for anything on a ridge, especially after that fire a few years back. Cedar's nice and all, but idk, maybe it's just me but I wouldn't trust wood alone in a spot like that. Glad the steel worked out for you though, that storm was no joke.
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mary_kelly6mo ago
Is the fire risk really that high everywhere though? I've seen cedar roofs hold up fine for decades even in windy spots, seems like maybe some places are just being extra careful now.
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