Which risk to Roman timber fortifications increased when clay daub layers delaminated during long sieges?

💡 Explanation

Catapults used fire; delamination of clay daub exposes timber, increasing direct flame impingement because the thermal insulation dramatically decreased, therefore ignition risk rose. It's catapult ignition rather than load because the clay specifically was fire protection, rather than physical support.

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