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Roof terminology gable return.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
The upper portion of a sidewall that comes to a triangular point at the ridge of a sloping roof.
An l shaped metal strip positioned along a roof s edges to allow water to run off the roof without running down the eaves or siding.
Half gable roof half gable roof is a hybrid of a gable and a hipped roof.
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each of four sides.
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of.
Trim that goes on this part of a roof is called gable or rake trim.
Two points of comparison.
Roofing design types terms.
A slight return just enough to keep water from pooling is all you need.
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of the ridge.
The rise is the number of inches within one foot 12 inches in case you forgot of run.
Gable roofs often have steeper slopes than hip style roofs.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and fixing point for the joists and uniformly distribute loads from the joists to the wall.
Contains a gable at each end.
Pitch is the incline of the roof.
Hand tabbing applying spots of adhesive to shingle tabs.
The following is a list of terms or phrases commonly used in the roofing industry.
Each term is accompanied by a brief definition.
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Common roofing terms defined explained.
Remember the roof on the return is there just to shed a small amount of water.
A hip roof contains no gables.
Pitch is determined by dividing the rise of the roof by the span from one wall to another.
For more information about half gable roof please see shed roof.
Hatch a unit used to provide access to a roof from the interior of a building.
We use the term gable trim.
2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists.
The upper portion of a sidewall that comes to a triangular point at the ridge of a sloping roof.
A roof with a slope of 6 12 is steeper t han a roof with a slope of 4 12.
Barge board the board covering the roof timbers on the gable or skillion end of a roof.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.