The Alcove pitch. One pitch from the top. Photo by Stephen Guyette.

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The Alcove pitch. One pitch from the top. Photo by Stephen Guyette.

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Great roof is greater than great!!! :)

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Sep 20, 2016

“The Alcove pitch. One pitch from the top. Photo by Stephen Guyette.”

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