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MEANING AND TYPES OF ROOF
CONTENT
- Meaning of Roof
- Types of Common Roof
- Roofing Materials
Meaning of Roof
A roof is the top feature in a building structure which provides covering for the entire building and protect any internal decoration or fittings from the weather thereby rendering the house habitable. The roof of a building is supported by frame work of Ridges, Trusses, purling, Rafters, Eaves.
Roofs perform specific functions which include:
- Weather Resistance: The roof must be water proof and shield the house from the direct rays of the sun.
- Strength: The roof must be strong enough to be able to carry its own weight and the superimposed weight of wind, and foot traffic for a considerable length of time without failing.
Types of Common Roof
- Hipped roof: The hipped roof has four slanting surfaces from a peak known as ridge. The construction has a shortening effect on the length of the building visually. The hipped roof is widely used for most houses in Nigeria.
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Halima Ahmadu
Melvyn Chukwu
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