Types Of Roof Flashcards
Is a popular type of roof
Gable Roof
It is easy to build, shed water well, provides ventilation, and can be applied to most house designs
Gable Roof
Is slightly more difficult to build than a gable roof
Hip Roof
It is a popular choice of roof, but does not provide for ventilation as well as some designs
Hip Roof
It requires a “built-up” or membrane roof covering
Flat Roof
Is the most economical roof to build but it adds little to the design of most houses
Flat roof
Is similar to a flat roof, but has more pitch
Shed Roof
It is frequently used for additions or with other roof style
Shed Roof
It is a French design and is more difficult to construct than the hip or gable
Mansard Roof
It is basically a hip roof with a small gable at either end
Dutch Hip Roof
The cable in this type of roof can be used for ventilation
Dutch Hip Roof
Sometimes called a barn roof because it has been used extensively on Barnes
Gambrel Roof
In this type of roof, it provides more additional headroom in the attic
Gambrel Roof
It is a roof that is not widely used
Butterfly Roof
It provides plenty of light and ventilation, but drainage is a problem in this type of roof
Butterfly Roof
It is essentially a gable roof extended at the peak
Winged Gable Roof
It provides a roof and walls for the structure
A- Frame Roof
This roof is popular for cottages home, churches and other structures
A-Frame Roof
Has limited use in single-family homes
Folded Plate Roof
What are the two types of roof that are fabricated? Roof units are available for application
Folded Plate Roof and Curved Panel Roof
It is similar to the folded plate proof in style and application
Curved Panel Roof
