TLE Elements of Roofs M1

Question 1

The triangular end of a pitched roof, or the triangular upper part of the gable wall.

Answer 1

Gable

Question 2

The edge of a hipped roof that runs from the ridge to the eaves. It is formed when two sloping surfaces intersect.

Answer 2

Hip

Question 3

This is the lower edge of the roof surface that overhangs the walls.

Answer 3

Eaves

Question 4

This is the underside of the eaves that is fixed to the back of the fascia and the wall. It forms an enclosed element all around the building.

Answer 4

Soffit

Question 5

This is the uppermost line of the roof and is formed at the intersection of two sloping surfaces.

Answer 5

Ridge

Question 6

This is the line formed at the internal intersection of two sloping surfaces. It runs from the ridge to the eaves.

Answer 6

Valley

Question 7

This is the underside surface of the eaves and the soffit of a gable roof which overhangs the gable wall.

Answer 7

Verge

Question 8

Are materials laid to cover the total area of roofing space of the building.

Answer 8

Roofing sheets

Question 9

Is a plain G.I. sheet is usually laid at the center top of ridge of
the building.

Answer 9

Ridge roll

Question 10

Is the material used when the roofing system is in the form of
hip roof.

Answer 10

Ridge cap

Question 11

_ line or gutter line

Answer 11

Eaves