Architectural Principles Flashcards
This metal is used for items on the roof that may not be seen by the public, and items that may be paint, such as gutters and downspouts
Galvanized steel.
Capillary action can do this,_____.
Pull water up under metal
This metal can be used for roofs, decorative lovers and ornaments. It can also be used for gutters and flashing.
Copper
______ is the most electro positive metal.
Zinc
These metals have the greatest rate of expansion.
Zinc and Lead
A ____isan architectural item that has sloping or slanted surface.
Step flashing
This metal is light weight, is most often used in architectural sheet metal work, is often used for roofing, and is prefinished.
Aluminum
_____ with a satin finish is often used on high quality installations.
Stainless steel
This material is used to guild structures.
Gold leaf
Supporting base for mounting rooftop units, cupolas, skylights and the like.
Curb
Finishes the underside of an overhang.
Soffit
Applied over roof joists, serves as substructure for built up roofs.
Decking
Ornamental element at the top of the roof.
Finial
Roof drain for overflow water.
Scupper
Applied to roof edges to shed water and preventative wind damage to roofing.
Edging
