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What's inside the top floor of commie blocks? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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Since it spans the whole floor space there must be a massive cavity in there

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[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yea, machine room is most likely. Elevator motors, hot water systems, etc

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 days ago

The building likely has walls that go 6-8ft up passed the actual roof. The HVAC units and such sit on the roof exposed to the elements. I've been on several roofs like that