Roof quizlet

This roof is one that consisting of two sections whose upper horizontal edges meet to form its ridge. (Wikipedia) Most common on Colonial-Style Homes.

• Flat Roof

• Gable roof

• Shed Roof

• Hip Roof

This roof has slopes on all four sides, meeting at a central ridge line. (Homeinish) Most commonly on square structures

• Mansard Roof

• Butterfly Roof

• Gable Roof

• Hip Roof

This roof is one that is almost level, with a pitch of up to approximately 10 degrees. (Wikipedia) Most commonly used in arid climates and allow roof space to be used.

• Hip Roof

• Shed Roof

• Flat Roof

• Mansard Roof

This roof has four sloping sides tilted downward towards the walls and that is hipped. (Wikipedia) Mostly common on French houses

• Mansard Roof

• Flat Roof

• Gable Roof

• Shed Roof

This roof is two-sided gable roof with symmetrical slopes, but one side has a higher peak. (Wikipedia) Most commonly used on Dutch Colonial-style homes

• Butterfly Roof

• Mansard Roof

• Gambrel Roof

• Hip Roof

This roof is single sloped that goes in one direction. (Wikipedia) most commonly used on small outbuildings, garages, and modern homes.

• Flat Roof

• Gambrel Roof

• Shed Roof

• Butterfly Roof

This roof has two surfaces sloping down from opposite edges to a valley near the middle of the roof. (Wikipedia) Most commonly used on buildings with higher and longer perimeter walls.

• Butterfly Roof

• Gable Roof

• Shed Roof

• Hip Roof