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    Feb 9, 2011, 04:10 PM
    How do you stop snow from entering roof turbine
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    Feb 9, 2011, 07:56 PM

    Put a plastic bag over it.
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    Feb 11, 2011, 04:48 PM

    And a twist tie. I used to tarp mine each year.
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    Feb 11, 2011, 10:42 PM
    They sell special bags for them in any home improvement store or do as Harold said and put a plastic trash bag over it. You can tie nylon string around the base to hold it or use a very large zip tie.
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