Roofs The exterior upper part of a house or building – to protect the interior from the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow etc.)

Roof Types

Parts of a Roof

Pitch of a Roof A pitch of a roof is the angle of the slopes. It can be define as the rise over run. In other words the angle can be determine a distance of 12 units horizontally (run) and a distance (varies) vertically (rise). Connect the starting point of the run and the end point of the rise to give you the desired pitch. In the scenario below the pitch is a 4/12 pitch This triangular symbol indicates the desired pitch of the roof. It is usually seen on an elevation of a house plan.

Roof Structure Roof Trusses Types

Roofing Materials