Labeled Parts Of A Roof Frame

Gutters are vents that carry away the trickled rainwater.

Labeled parts of a roof frame.

This article and series of illustrated diagrams shows you all the parts of a basic roof truss king truss and queen truss. A hip roof is a roof where the ends are also sloped. It is the lower part of the roof that extends beyond the side of the house. Rake is an inclined edge of a roof on top of a wall.

It is a type of resistant moulding that prevents water flowing near roof openings from infiltrating the roof. Flashing is found in valleys and at the bases of chimneys walls roof vents and plumbing vents. It is a device used on the gabble roof or soffit to provide ventilation to the underside of the roof deck. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.

A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Made of fibreglass and asphalt shingles protect the roof from rain and lend a house character. The gable end is replaced by a hip end. The roof truss structure and design is integral to roof structural integrity and shape.

It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. The rake of the roof is the part that ends over a gable end. Also notice that a hip roof still has a ridge and eaves as do all peaked roofs. Tie down fixings tie down fixings are used to resist uplift and shear forces lateral loads in floor framing wall framing and roof framing.