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Originally built primarily as a summer facility, many design
features at Sagehen have proven challenging during the winter
months.
In 2003 & 2004, we moved the doors of the Garage
Apartment & the West-Wing (Cook's
Quarters) to the ends of the buildings. This avoids the
massive snow drifts that accumulate under sliding roof eaves,
complicating winter access to these spaces. We also replaced
the inefficient windows.
All of the new buildings have been oriented north-south,
to prevent the shifting roof loads--through differential
snow accumulation & sliding--that have racked &
damaged our structures in the past.
Most wood stoves were removed during construction &
new propane heaters installed. This change reduces fire
hazard, allows realistic winter use & opens up more
living space in the cabins.
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