Timber Roofs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a ‘cold roof’?
A
Thermal insulation is located between theceilingjoists meaning that everything above the insulation, such as the rafters, and anyroofspace, will be colder than the living space below it.
2
Q
What is a ‘warm roof’?
A
The insulation layer is laid on top ofroofstructure.
3
Q
Name 8 terms used to describe the various parts of a pitched roof?
A
- Valley
- Ridge
- Hip
- Hipped End
- Roof slope
- Verge
- Gable end
- Eaves
4
Q
What do firming pieces create?
A
A sloping surface on a roof
5
Q
What two things can firming consist of?
A
- Tapered lengths of fir (softwood) nailed to the top of each joist
- Varying depth lengths of softwood nailed across the joists
