Roof Shapes Roofs protect buildings and occupants from

Roof Shapes Roofs protect buildings and occupants from wind, rain, cold, sun, heat, dust, etc. Roofs come in many shapes.

Roof Types Shed Flat Gable Gambrel Hip Gable & Valley Gable with Dormer Hip & Valley

Common Residential Roofing Materials Standing Metal Seam Clay/Cement Tiles Asphalt Shingles Istockphoto. com® Wood/Cedar Slate

Roof Pitch Roof pitch determined by rise/run Run 12 in. Rise 7 in. Example: A 7/12 (pronounced “seven twelve”) pitch means that the roof rises 7 in. for every 12 in. horizontally.

Roofs as Sustainable Space Natural light creates a pleasant space for occupants and requires less energy for lighting. Istockphoto. com®

Energy Star Roof Systems Energy collected from the sun can be used in the structure. Reflective roofs reduce cooling energy costs.

Roof Trusses Courtesy Isle of Palms, SC Recreation Department A roof truss is a simple assembly of members forming a rigid framework of triangular shapes. Courtesy Leslie Eaves

Rafters are an alternative to trusses for roof support. Istockphoto. com® Rafters are roof beams that slope from the ridge beam to the top of the wall.

Pitched Roofs Plywood sheathing and shingles are used on pitched roofs. Istockphoto. com®

Residential Roof Types • • • Roof Shapes Roof Types Roofs in Architecture Roofing Materials Roofs as Sustainable Space Energy Star Roof Systems Pitched Roofs Roof Trusses Roof Rafters Roof Pitch

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Identify the Roof Type