Roof Design Types

Simple Breakdown of the
Anatomy of a Roof

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Fascia

Soffit (under side)

Gutter

Chimney Saddles (front and back)

Dormer

Eave (bottom overhang)

Rake

Step Flashing (along sides)

Skylight Saddles (front and back)

Skylight

Ridge

Field of Roof

Chimney

Low Profile Attic Vent

Plumbing Vent

Specific Roof
Design Types

Gable Roof

2 roof surfaces sloping in opposite directions.

All sides slope downwards to the walls.

2 roofing areas adjoined by valleys.

Or “barn style,” is 4 slopes where the upper 2 are less steep than the lower 2.

Upper area of roof is lower sloped, or flat, and sides of roof are much steeper.

2 roof surfaces sloped towards one another, creating a valley in the center Shed Roof – 1 roof surface sloped in 1 direction.

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