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Which type of roof is commonly used on Regency and French Provincial homes?
Which type of roof is commonly used on Regency and French Provincial homes?
- Saltbox Roof
- Gable Roof
- Hip-roof (correct)
- Gambrel Roof
What is a distinctive feature of a Gambrel roof?
What is a distinctive feature of a Gambrel roof?
- It has a low slope on the smaller side and a steeper slope on the larger side.
- It has a single, continuous slope.
- It has a shallow pitch on one side and a steeper pitch on the other side. (correct)
- It has two symmetrical slopes on each side.
Which type of roof is characterized by a low slope on the smaller side and a steeper slope on the larger side?
Which type of roof is characterized by a low slope on the smaller side and a steeper slope on the larger side?
- Gambrel Roof
- Hip-roof
- Saltbox Roof (correct)
- Gullwing Roof
What is the primary function of the gutter in a half-hip roof?
What is the primary function of the gutter in a half-hip roof?
Which type of roof is characterized by two pitches on either side of the ridge, with the first pitch being shallower than the second?
Which type of roof is characterized by two pitches on either side of the ridge, with the first pitch being shallower than the second?
Flashcards
Roof
Roof
The external upper covering of a house or building, indicating size, shape, and materials.
Hip Roof
Hip Roof
A roof design providing eave-line protection around the entire perimeter, popular in warmer climates.
Gable Roof
Gable Roof
A roof with two pitched sides and flat gable ends, common in traditional structures.
Saltbox Roof
Saltbox Roof
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Gambrel Roof
Gambrel Roof
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Study Notes
Roofing Types
- Roofing is the external covering of a building, indicating its size, shape, and material.
- Different roof types serve specific purposes and are suited for various styles of homes.
Hip Roof
- Used for buildings needing a full perimeter of protection.
- Popular in warm climates.
- Often found on Ranch and French Provincial homes.
Gable Roof
- Has a sloped pitch on two sides, but no pitch on the gable ends.
- Common on Filipino "bahay kubo" and some suburban homes.
- Pitch varies, from steep on Chalet or A-frame houses to shallow on Ranch homes.
Shed Roof
- Higher on one side, lower on the other.
- Useful for homes with multiple levels where increased light is needed.
Saltbox Roof
- Two asymmetrical sides.
- Smaller side has a very low slope, nearly flat.
- Larger side has a steeper slope.
Gambrel Roof
- Two-sided asymmetrical roof.
- Each side features two slopes, one steeper than the other.
Gullwing Roof
- Two slopes on either side of the ridge.
- First slope is shallower than the second.
Half-Hip Roof
- Combines gable and hip elements, replacing the gable peak with a small hip.
- Lower edge may feature a gutter that leads back onto the rest of the roof.
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