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Roof Anatomy and Construction
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Roof Anatomy and Construction
Roof Anatomy and Construction
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1
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What is the definition of a roof in building technology?
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The external upper covering of a building, including the frame for supporting the roofing.
2
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Why are flat roofs not actually flat according to building notes?
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They are extremely low-sloped to allow for water runoff.
3
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What advantage do flat roofs provide for building expansions?
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They provide an opportunity for future levels to be added to a home.
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How do flat roofs perform with open floor plans?
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They work well with open floor plans.
5
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What is one major disadvantage of flat roofs regarding water?
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They are susceptible to leaks.
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Why do flat roofs require high maintenance?
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Due to their susceptibility to leaks and design for water management.
7
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What space limitation do flat roofs have compared to pitched roofs?
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No storage or attic space.
8
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What defines a pitched roof in building technology?
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A roof having one or more slopes.
9
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What is the pitch of a roof?
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The slope of a roof.
10
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How is the rise of a sloping roof measured?
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The measured height from the eaves to the ridge.
11
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What does the run represent in a sloping roof diagram?
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The horizontal distance from the eaves to the ridge.
12
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How does pitch relate to rise and run in roofs?
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Pitch is the slope determined by rise over run measurements.
13
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What is a rake in roof parts?
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The inclined, usually projecting edge of a sloping roof.
14
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Define eaves in the context of roof anatomy.
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The overhanging lower edge of a roof. Also called eave.
15
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What is the function of a soffit under the eaves?
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A finished underside of the eaves that covers the area between the end of the eaves and the house.
16
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What forms the ridge on a pitched roof?
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A horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof.
17
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Where does rainwater flow toward in a valley roof feature?
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An intersection of two inclined roof surfaces toward which rainwater flows.
18
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What is a hip in roof construction?
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The inclined projecting angle formed by the junction of two adjacent sloping sides of a roof.
19
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What purpose does a monitor serve on a roof?
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A raised construction straddling the ridge of a roof, having windows or louvers for lighting or ventilating a building.
20
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What is the role of a cricket on a sloping roof?
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A small roof for diverting rainwater around a projection, such as a chimney, on a sloping roof.
21
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Define a dormer in roof architecture.
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A projecting structure built out from a sloping roof, usually housing a vertical window or ventilating louver.
22
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What roof type does a shed dormer have?
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A dormer having a shed roof.
23
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How does a gable dormer differ in roof shape?
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A dormer having a gable roof.
24
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What is the purpose of a link dormer?
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A large dormer that houses a chimney or joins one part of a roof to another.
25
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What is a gutter's primary function on a roof?
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A channel of metal or wood at the eaves or on the roof for carrying off rainwater. Also called eaves trough.
26
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Where is a box gutter located and built?
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A gutter built into the slope of a roof, above the cornice.
27
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Describe the shape of an arris gutter.
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A gutter having a V-shaped section, fixed to the eaves of a building.
28
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How is a hanging gutter installed?
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A gutter fastened to the ends of rafters or to a fascia at the eaves of a roof.
29
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What does a roof drain handle?
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A drain designed to receive water collecting on the surface of a roof and to discharge it into a leader or downspout.
30
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What is a scupper used for in building drainage?
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An opening in the side of a building, as in a parapet, for draining off rainwater.