Roof Structure Terminology

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Roof structure terminology.

Definition of structural ridge or ridge beam used in roof framing a structural ridge beam is a horizontal beam placed at the peak or ridge of a roof and is designed to carry much of the live and dead loads or weight of the roof structure by itself. Often used in attics to add light and a pleasing design to the house. 2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists. A roof s slope is the number of inches it rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run a roof with a 4 in 12 slope rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run.

Dormer window a vertical window or opening coming through a sloping roof and usually provided with its own pitched roof. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. 3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and. 1 part of a pitched roof construction that receives the feet of the spars sp ars and ceiling joist ends.

Occurs where overlapping materials are seamed sealed or. Cupola a relatively small roofed structure generally set on the ridge or peak of a main roof area. The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable. The rigid material often 1 inch by 6 inch or one inch by twelve inch boards or sheets of plywood which is nailed to the rafters and to which shingles or other outside roofing materials are secured.

That part of a roofing waterproofing or flashing component that overlaps or covers any portion of the same or. A contemporary roof regardless of shape or surface material consists of a variety of components that include wood framing sheathing underlayment flashing gutters and of course the shingles or other finished surface. The same with protections from falling such as a balustrade parapet walls or. The illustration here shows how these materials go together to make for a sound roof.

An asphalt based roof cement formulated to adhere overlapping plies or asphalt roll roofing. These are found in traditional buildings in regions with a low precipitation.