2 1 duo pitched roof.
Pitched roof roof structure terminology.
2 4 truncated duo pitched roof.
Angle f equals angle g.
The pitch of a roof is its vertical rise divided by its horizontal span and is a measure of its steepness.
Roof slope is expressed as the ratio of a roof s rise vertical distance to each foot of run horizontal distance.
It has a 1 4 pitch.
Angle a equals angle b.
Pitched roofs are constructed in two ways.
The word pitch was first used in the early 17th century to denote the highest point.
All four sides slope downwards and are all equal in length to form a ridge at the top of the roof.
Easily identified by their triangular shape gable roofs are generally two sided with a peak formed at the top hip.
This is the most common roof shape with equal pitches on either side i e.