Drafting Roof Plan review

The part of a roof that extends over the wall.

• Fascia

• Overhang

• Eave

• Gutter

A horizontal structural member which hold the rafters together.

• Run

• Rise

• Purlins

• Rafter

A flat roof slanting in one direction.

• Gable

• Hip

• Dormer

• Shed

The top edge of the roof where rafters meet.

• Ridge

• Rafter

• Overhang

• Purlins

A roof with four sloping sides.

• Shed

• Hip

• Gable

• Mansard