roof

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But no one would ever think of shorting the gnome market: Demand is through the roof and supply is tightly controlled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But in 2020 a fire destroyed the roof and much of the first floor of the building.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

And over the platform, he built a roof to protect the fire from rain.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney