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> Not a problem unique to this building... Exactly! That said, I’m a little surprised that Apple didn’t try to go above and beyond here. Heating elements alon
by jsjohnst 9y ago
> Not a problem unique to this building...
Exactly!
That said, I’m a little surprised that Apple didn’t try to go above and beyond here. Heating elements along the roof edge would more or less eliminate this issue without changing the aesthetics.
- Piskvorrr 9y agoHeating elements? You underestimate the heat capacity of water, especially the phase change (i.e. "it takes significant energy to melt snow all winter long") - and how much of it falls from the sky. There is a very low-tech solution that doesn't require electricity - but then, that's a complete antithesis of Apple solutions: https://www.guttersupply.com/file_area/public/categories/ImageUrl5_1253026352_5938.JPG https://www.guttersupply.com/file_area/public/categories/Ima...
- jsjohnst 9y agoI didn’t say it would be cheap, but it would be an Apple like solution to an otherwise fairly simple problem.