Residential Roof Types
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Roof Shapes
Roof Types
Roofs in Architecture
Roofing Materials
Roofs as Sustainable Space
Energy Star Roof Systems
Pitched Roofs
Roof Trusses
Roof Rafters
Roof Pitch
Roof Shapes
Roofs protect
buildings and
occupants from
wind, rain, cold, sun,
heat, dust, etc.
Roofs come in many
shapes.
Roof Types
Shed
Flat
Gable
Gambrel
Hip
Gable & Valley
Gable with Dormer
Hip & Valley
Common Residential Roofing Materials
Standing Metal Seam
Clay/Cement Tiles
Asphalt Shingles
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Wood/Cedar
Slate
Roofs as Sustainable Space
Natural light creates a
pleasant space for
occupants and requires
less energy for lighting.
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Energy Star Roof Systems
Energy collected from the sun
can be used in the structure.
Reflective roofs reduce cooling
energy costs.
Roof Pitch
Roof pitch determined by
rise/run
Run 12 in.
Rise 7 in.
Example:
A 7/12 (pronounced “seven twelve”) pitch means that the roof rises 7 in.
for every 12 in. horizontally.
Roof Trusses
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A roof truss is a simple
assembly of members
forming a rigid framework
of triangular shapes.
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Rafters
Rafters are an alternative to
trusses for roof support.
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Rafters are roof beams that
slope from the ridge beam to
the top of the wall.
Pitched Roofs
Plywood sheathing and shingles are used on pitched roofs.
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Residential Roof Types
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Roof Shapes
Roof Types
Roofs in Architecture
Roofing Materials
Roofs as Sustainable Space
Energy Star Roof Systems
Pitched Roofs
Roof Trusses
Roof Rafters
Roof Pitch
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Image Resources
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