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Which type of roof is characterized by a steep pitch on two sides and no pitch on the gable ends?
Which type of roof is characterized by a steep pitch on two sides and no pitch on the gable ends?
- Hip-roof
- Gable Roof (correct)
- Saltbox Roof
- Gambrel Roof
Which roof type is often used in warm climates and provides protection around the entire perimeter of a building?
Which roof type is often used in warm climates and provides protection around the entire perimeter of a building?
- Gambrel Roof
- Gable Roof
- Hip-roof (correct)
- Saltbox Roof
What feature distinguishes a Saltbox Roof from other roof types?
What feature distinguishes a Saltbox Roof from other roof types?
- A series of interlocking slopes
- A single, continuous slope
- Two asymmetrical slopes (correct)
- Two symmetrical slopes
Which roof type is often used on homes with two levels, where additional light is necessary?
Which roof type is often used on homes with two levels, where additional light is necessary?
What characteristic sets a Gullwing Roof apart from other roof types?
What characteristic sets a Gullwing Roof apart from other roof types?
Flashcards
Roof
Roof
The external upper covering of a building, indicating size, shape, and material.
Hip Roof
Hip Roof
A roof design with slopes on all sides, ideal for eave-line protection.
Gable Roof
Gable Roof
A roof with two sloped sides but flat ends, commonly used on certain houses.
Saltbox Roof
Saltbox Roof
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Gambrel Roof
Gambrel Roof
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Study Notes
Roofing Types
- Roofs are the external upper coverings of homes/buildings, showcasing building size, shape, and material usage.
Basic Roof Types
Hip Roof
- Used for desired eave-line protection around the perimeter.
- Popular in warm climates.
- Commonly used on Regency and French Provincial houses.
Gable Roof
- Has a pitch on two sides, but no pitch on the gable ends.
- Widely used in Filipino "bahay kubo" and raw houses in subdivisions.
- Pitch angle varies, from high on chalet/A-frame buildings to low on ranch homes.
Shed Roof
- Higher at one end, lower at the other.
- Useful where two levels exist and extra light is needed.
Saltbox Roof
- Has two asymmetrical sides.
- Smaller side has a low slope, larger side has a lower slope (near flat).
Gambrel Roof
- Asymmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes on each side (one steeper, one shallower).
Gullwing Roof
- Two pitches on either side of the ridge, with the first pitch being shallower than the second.
Half-Hip Roof
- A gable with the top point replaced by a small hip, connecting with the gable top.
- Lower edge may have gutters leading back to the rest of the roof on one or both sides.
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