Introduction Conical roofs are distinctive roofing structures shaped like a cone. A cone-shaped roof is circular at its base and terminates in a point or sometimes a finial of some sort. They are often used on towers, turrets, gazebos, and small pavilions. Cone roofs are often a feature on Victorian/Queen Anne-style homes. The surface area of most roofs …
Introduction There are several types of domes used as roofing features on buildings. Spherical domes are the most common. They have a uniform curvature and efficient load distribution. Ellipsoidal domes, which are shaped from a segment of an ellipsoid, are somewhat less common but frequently used in large-span structures where a lower height is desired. …
Introduction In this article, I’m going to explain what a hip and valley factor is, show you the math, and give you a pretty comprehensive table where you can look up the hip and valley factors …
Introduction: Degrees, Percentage, Standard Roof Pitch There are three basic ways to express roof slope. Roof slope can be given in degrees, as a percentage, or as a rise-in-run ratio (X-in-12), otherwise known as standard roof …
What is a Roof Pitch Multiplier? A roof pitch multiplier, also called a roof pitch factor, is a number that you use to find the actual surface area of a pitched roof or the length of a common rafter. …