Roof Framing Flashcard

Front

has four sides or slopes running toward the center of the building

Back

hip

Front

has two slopes that meet at the center(ridge) to form a gable at each end of the building

Back

Gable

Front

flat,long sloped roof common on high-ceiling contemporary construction and is often used on additions

Back

shed

Front

consists of two intersecting hip roofs

Back

hip and valley

Front

a variation on the gable roof in which each side has a break usually near the ridge. provides more space for the upper level.

Back

Gambrel

Front

four sloping sides each which has a double slope. this design provides more available space in the upper level

Back

mansard

Front

consists of two intersecting gable roofs. the intersection is called a valley.

Back

gable and valley roof

Front

the inclination of the roof surface expressed as the relationship of rise to run

Back

roof pitch

Front

the highest horizontal roof member. it helps to align the rafters and tie them together at the upper end.

Back

ridge board

Front

the angle or degree of slope of the roof in relation to span

Back

slope