A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
Roof terminology gable return.
Roofing design types terms.
For more information about half gable roof please see shed roof.
Common roofing terms defined explained.
The upper portion of a sidewall that comes to a triangular point at the ridge of a sloping roof.
The rise is the number of inches within one foot 12 inches in case you forgot of run.
Hatch a unit used to provide access to a roof from the interior of a building.
Hand tabbing applying spots of adhesive to shingle tabs.
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Barge board the board covering the roof timbers on the gable or skillion end of a roof.
The upper portion of a sidewall that comes to a triangular point at the ridge of a sloping roof.
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each of four sides.
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of the ridge.
Do not set it to match the main roof slope of the house.
The following is a list of terms or phrases commonly used in the roofing industry.
Contains a gable at each end.
Gable roofs often have steeper slopes than hip style roofs.
2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists.
Each term is accompanied by a brief definition.
Trim that goes on this part of a roof is called gable or rake trim.
An l shaped metal strip positioned along a roof s edges to allow water to run off the roof without running down the eaves or siding.
Two points of comparison.
In the gable the frieze can either match the horizontal frieze on the rest of the building or it can be reduced one step in dimensional lumber.
Pitch is determined by dividing the rise of the roof by the span from one wall to another.
We use the term gable trim.
The step down works because the angle of the gable will make the element feel larger.
A slight return just enough to keep water from pooling is all you need.
Half gable roof half gable roof is a hybrid of a gable and a hipped roof.
3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and fixing point for the joists and uniformly distribute loads from the joists to the wall.
Remember the roof on the return is there just to shed a small amount of water.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
A hip roof contains no gables.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
Pitch is the incline of the roof.