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staves are used in localities where these materials are avail- 

 able. Any of these makes a permanent, neat, and satisfac- 

 tory silo. Monolithic concrete silos are preferred by some 



Third pitch 

 roof 



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Wood hoops constructed 

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After University of Minnesota 



Fig. 275. Wood silo using built-up wood hoops 



land-owners. They are permanent and satisfactory when 

 once constructed. The choice of an individual type de- 

 pends upon the taste of the landowner, the character of the 



