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Types and Structures of Roofs

The document discusses different components and types of roofs. It explains that roofs have structures like trusses to support the weight and transfer loads. Various materials like shingles, slate or tiles are used as roof coverings and are installed over sheathing or boards and an underlayment layer. Rain gutters are installed along the roof edges to direct water runoff from the roof into downspouts. Skylights provide daylight openings. Green roofs partially or fully cover the roof with vegetation and soil. Roof plans provide a top-down view of the overall roof structure and indicate roof sloping directions.

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Types and Structures of Roofs

The document discusses different components and types of roofs. It explains that roofs have structures like trusses to support the weight and transfer loads. Various materials like shingles, slate or tiles are used as roof coverings and are installed over sheathing or boards and an underlayment layer. Rain gutters are installed along the roof edges to direct water runoff from the roof into downspouts. Skylights provide daylight openings. Green roofs partially or fully cover the roof with vegetation and soil. Roof plans provide a top-down view of the overall roof structure and indicate roof sloping directions.

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CREATING A ROOF

Roof Types
Roofs come in different forms 
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ke the Philippines, pitched roo
fs are commonly used for effici
ent rainwater runoff. 
 

Roof Structure
 
A system of trusses is the major suppor
t structure of a roof. It carries load from
 the purlins, rafters, and roof covering
then transfers the load to beams and/o
r columns of the building.
Roof Covering
Roof coverings are any of various water-resistant
materials, such as shingle, slate, or tile, laid on a roof
structure to shed rainwater. Sheathing or boards such
as plywood is usually fastened to the roof
frame/structure as a base for the roof covering. An
underlayment of weather-resistant material, such as
roofing Felt, is also integrated before the roof
covering is installed.
Rain Gutter
The rain gutter is a narrow channel
along the roof edge that receives
water runoff and directs it to a
connected downspout.
Skylight
A skylight is an opening in a roof
or ceiling glazed with a
transparent or translucent
material for admitting daylight.
Green Roof
A green roof or living roof is a roof that is partially or
completely covered with vegetation and a growing
medium planted over a waterproofing membrane. It
may also include additional layers such as root barrier,
irrigation, and drainage systems. Green roof promotes
environment-friendly and sustainable design approach
that is widely-considered by architects and clients
nowadays.
Roof Plan
The roof plan is simply a view looking straight down
at a building that shows the overall roof structure.
The sample below shows a gable type roof plan for a
simple rectangular floor plan. You will notice in the
roof plan arrow symbols that indicate to which
direction that part of the roof slopes. 
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