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The more peaks and valleys and dormers specially on the north side is a potential water/ice issue. Drive around in the winter time and view houses. Some will have icicles while others will have none.
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No wonder you are called The Professor. The house in question DOES have peaks and valleys on the north side and from what I could tell in the pictures, the ceiling stains happen right underneath these roof angles. Is the solution to insulate the attic floor so heat does not go up there?
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This is not a real important issue. But note that the plowed snow has to go somewhere. A paved driveway is best. Some here love the look of blue stone and some driveways are gravel. Any plow truck will cause havoc with loose stones in driveway - and also if you obtain a snow thrower - the stones will cause the snow thrower maintenance issues. And note placement of shrubs as plow can ruin shrubs with piled up snow. And if the home has garage doors - examine how the snow will be removed from in front of the garage doors.
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Ahh. Yes. I grew up with a driveway with loose stones and they often got plowed up. In the spring we'd have to rake them back into the driveway. As for plows running into things, I believe there are tall stakes with blazing orange color one can put into the ground to provide a guide path for the plow? Not sure about garage doors and snow removal. I'll have to get advice from the plow person I guess. We plan on getting a Troybuilt snowblower so I may be able to clear that myself.