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What are the common Roof Types?

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Asked: May 19, 20202020-05-19T12:25:02-07:00 2020-05-19T12:25:02-07:00In: Construction
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What are the common roof types?

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    2020-08-02T23:06:18-07:00Added an answer on August 2, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    The roof is a top covering of the building which protects it from various climatic condition example rain sunlight. etc

    Types of roofs basically e depends upon materials used for the construction of roofs.

    Nowadays concrete sheets are used to make an economical roof for labor houses.

    Following are some types of roofs:

    • Gable roof
    • Hip
    • Mansard roof
    • Flat roof
    • Butterfly roof
    • Gambrel roof
    • Dormer roof
    • M Shaped
    • Dutch
    • Shed roof

    Asphalt shingles are most commonly used because it is economical and long-lasting.

     

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    2020-10-29T18:09:12-07:00Added an answer on October 29, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Roof is the most important part of the building. Thus, we can say without roof our building or house is incomplete. There are many types of roofs available which are classified on the basis of their shape and size. Hence, knowing your roof style also can help you to decide what roof material or shingle works is best for your home.

    Some of the common roof types are as follows ;
    1. Saltbox Roofs
    2. Mansard Roofs
    3. Gambrel Roofs
    4. Pyramid Roofs
    5. Hip Roofs
    6. Cross Gabled Roofs
    7. Flat Roofs
    8. Bonnet Roofs
    9. Skillion Roofs
    10. Sawtooth
    11. Butterfly Roofs
    12. Curved Roofs
    13. Domed Roofs

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    2020-10-28T23:11:17-07:00Added an answer on October 28, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Here I will be discussing some other types of roof covering that are not discussed in any previous post. Have a look.

    Type Of Roof Covering:

    • Bonnet Roof

    • Box Gable Roof

    • Butterfly Roof

    • Clerestory Roof

    • Combination Roof

    • Cross Gabled Roof

    • Cross Hipped Roof

    • Curved Roof

    • Hexagonal Gazebo Roof

    • Jerkinhead Roof

    • Saltbox Roof

    • Skillion

    • Skillion and Lean to Roof

    Thank You.

     

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    2020-05-19T12:32:52-07:00Added an answer on May 19, 2020 at 12:32 pm
    What are the common Roof Types?

    There are many types of roof differentiated based upon the size, shape and uses. Some of the types of roof are listed below,

    1. Gable
    2. Hip
    3. Mansard
    4. Gambrel
    5. Flat
    6. Skillion
    7. Jerkinhead
    8. Butterfly
    9. Bonnet
    10. Saltbox
    11. Sawtooth
    12. Curved
    13. Pyramid
    14. Dome
    15. Combination
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    2020-08-03T18:27:05-07:00Added an answer on August 3, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Common root type is

    1. Flat roof
    2. Sloped roof

    In multistorey building we generally use Flat roof

    And in godown and other industries building, we mostly use a sloped roof.

    Type of sloped roof is

    Type of roof

    1. A Frame roof.
    2. Butterfly roof.
    3. Front gable roof.
    4. Gable and valler roof.
    5. Flat roof.
    6. Hexagonal roof.
    7. Mansard roof.
    8. Hip roof.
    9. Gambled roof.
    10. Pyramid hip roof.
    11. Slatbox roof.
    12. Shed roof.

    Mostly used sloped roof type

     

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