On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:25:16 -0500, Joe Fischer
wrote:


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| Most buildings, yes, roofs are asphalt shingles,
|with a little glass fiber in them now that asbestos is
|banned.

No doubt that is why American houses burn down when "wild fires" occur, UK
houses have slate, tile, stone and other incombustible materials for roofs

The fire regulations in the UK would not allow such combustible stuff on
roofs. (not sure about thatch) Fire regulations started with the Great
Fire of London, 1666. It is surprising that the USA is 300+ years behind
the UK
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