Newer homes have reinforced walls and lighter roofs to avoid this, but are more susceptible to typhoons.
Thessu's houses and huts were built of logs, with light thatched roofs.
The station has a light roof, glass curtain walls, and an arc ceiling.
A pavilion projects into the court at each extremity, with filigree walls and a light domed roof.
Very carefully, the gamekeeper made a hole in the light roof that covered the trench, and Freddie lowered himself into it, feet first.
These difficulties did not, of course, exist for buildings constructed with stone walls surmounted by a light wooden roof.
Styling was similar to Italian show cars of the time, with slim pillars and a light roof.
These were replaced with modern light green and white transparent roofs with decorative features.
The seat for the driver, and possibly a footman, are open or coverable with only a light folding roof.
Over the whole there was a light roof, supported on stanchions.