TYPES OF ROOF AND ENTYMOLOGY OF ROOFVersión en línea ROOF TYPES por khris Angeles 1 THE ROOF 2 THE ROOF 3 TYPES OF ROOF 1. Gable roof -The term ‘gable’ refers to the triangle spot that is formed when the two pitched areas of the roof meet.The gable roof is a very popular type of roof: easy to build, sheds water well, facilitates ventilation and can be applied to most house designs. 4 TYPES OF ROOF Hip roof- Hip roof is slightly more difficult to build and usually has 4 sides. It’s a popular choice but does not provide for ventilation. They do perform better in high wind areas. 5 TYPES OF ROOF . Dutch roof- Dutch roof is basically a hip roof with a small gable at either end. The result is easier access to the lower portion of the roof with the added benefits of natural light and extra space. 6 TYPES OF ROOF Mansard roof- It is a French design and is more difficult to build than the hip or gable roof. The mansard roof actually features two slopes within one on each side. The bottom part of the roof slope is steeper so that the pitch of the roof barely starts. This allows more room on the inside and in most cases creates an extra space. 7 TYPES OF ROOF Flat roof-Most flat roofs are not really 100% flat, they are low-sloped roofs that appear flat, but have a little bit of a slope to allow for the run-off water. 8 TYPES OF ROOF Shed roof-Shed roof is similar to a flat roof but has more pitch; it is frequently used for additions or with other roof styles. 9 TYPES OF ROOF Butterfly roof-This is a very modern design that is aesthetically unique. It provides plenty of light and ventilation but drainage is a problem 10 TYPES OF ROOF Gambrel roof-It is also called barn roof because it has been used extensively on barns. It provides additional headroom in the attic. A gambrel roof is a type of roof that is generally symmetrical, with two slopes on each side. The upper area is gently sloping, while the lower part of the roof is steeply pitched 11 TYPES OF ROOF Dormer roof- A dormer is more an addition to an existent roof. It is a window and a roof (gabled, hipped, flat, among others) protruding from the existing slope of the roof. A functional dormer creates usable space out of the roof, adding natural light and headroom 12 TYPES OF ROOF M Shaped roof-A M-shaped roof is basically a double gable roof featuring two sloped sides that meet in the middle with corresponding slopes on each side
