Residential Roof Structure Terminology

2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists.

Residential roof structure terminology.

1 part of a pitched roof construction that receives the feet of the spars sp ars and ceiling joist ends. A type of roof containing two sloping planes of different pitches on each side of the ridge. Gable a gable roof has a ridge at the center and slopes in two directions. Means centers a typical line to which carpenters layout framing domestic roof construction is the framing and roof covering which is found on most detached houses in cold and temperate climates.

A metal closure set over or covering the joint between adjacent metal panels. 1 cap or cover. Contains a gable at each end. A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of the ridge.

The lower plane has a steeper slope than the upper. 2 in a metal roof. A narrow plastic wood or metal bar which is used to fasten or hold the roof membrane and or base flashing in place. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.

An example of each is shown in figure 2 1. 3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and. Contains a gable at each end. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

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. 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. 4 in a membrane roof system. Types of roofs the most commonly used types of pitched roof construction are the gable the hip the intersecting and the shed or lean to.

Common types of roofs and basic framing terms. It is the form most commonly used by. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable.

Such roofs are built with mostly timber take a number of different shapes and are covered with a variety of materials.