Georgia Covered Bridges

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I try to seek out covered bridges when I can. Managed to see 5 or 6 in NH and a couple in CT last spring.

Why did they cover them in GA ? Do you get snow ?

Not enough snow to matter even in north Georgia. I think the reasoning was to protect the wood from the extreme heat and humidity of summer. Having replaced the wood decks on our house three times in 24 years, I can attest to how wood holds up poorly in this climate.