concept   roof design
statement   High-pitched roofs in Pacific Island countries are designed for rainwater collection and to withstand tropical storms.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 roof design Pacific island countries High-pitched roofs are used to collect rainwater for drinking and other household needs. 1
2 roof repair Pacific Islands Roof repair is necessary to withstand tropical storms and hurricanes. 1
3 roof tiles Pacific Island countries Not a common roofing material due to the tropical climate and preference for thatched or corrugated metal roofing 1