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![What are these “finial” looking things mounted to the roof area of homes on the East Coast [SOLVED]](https://i.imgur.com/jj2B840.jpg){kind=link}
They keep built up snow and ice from sliding off of the roof and injuring people. You’ll usually see them on roofing near or overhanging walkways and sidewalks.