Roof Structure Terminology

Often used in attics to add light and a pleasing design to the house.

Roof structure terminology.

Mono pitched roofs pitched here means a roof. The terms pitch and slope are simply two different ways of expressing the same measurement. These are found in traditional buildings in regions with a low precipitation. 2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists.

Definition of structural ridge or ridge beam used in roof framing a structural ridge beam is a horizontal beam placed at the peak or ridge of a roof and is designed to carry much of the live and dead loads or weight of the roof structure by itself. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. A roof s slope is the number of inches it rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run a roof with a 4 in 12 slope rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run. The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable.

That part of a roofing waterproofing or flashing component that overlaps or covers any portion of the same or. 3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and. The illustration here shows how these materials go together to make for a sound roof. An asphalt based roof cement formulated to adhere overlapping plies or asphalt roll roofing.

The same with protections from falling such as a balustrade parapet walls or. Modern materials which are highly. Roof terrace including roof garden. 1 part of a pitched roof construction that receives the feet of the spars sp ars and ceiling joist ends.

The rigid material often 1 inch by 6 inch or one inch by twelve inch boards or sheets of plywood which is nailed to the rafters and to which shingles or other outside roofing materials are secured. Occurs where overlapping materials are seamed sealed or.