What Is a Barrel Roof? A barrel roof is a curved roof that resembles the top half of a cylinder or a barrel laid horizontally. Instead of sloping flat planes like a gable roof, a barrel roof has a continuous, smooth arc from one side of the structure to the other. This curvature can span the …
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. …
Also see: Gable Roof Introduction What Is a Gable Roof? A gable roof is a very common type of roof. Gable roofs have two sloping sides that rise to meet at a central ridge, creating a distinctive triangular shape …
What Is a Gable Roof? Definition and Types Definition: A gable roof is a simple two-sided roof where two sloping planes meet at a central ridge, forming a triangular wall section (the “gable”) on each end of the roof. The gable extends from the eaves to the peak of the roof. This classic shape is often …
What Is a Hip Roof? A hip roof is a type of roof where all sides slope downward from a central ridge (or apex, for a pyramid hip roof) with no vertical gable ends. It typically has four sloping …
What Is a Pyramid Roof? A pyramid roof is a type of hip roof where all four sides slope upward and meet at a single point, forming a shape that resembles a pyramid. The hips on a typical hip roof rise to meet at the ridge, with the two hips on one end meeting each other at the ridge, …
Introduction This calculator works for both saltbox roofs and asymmetrical gable roofs. These two roof types share enough geometric similarities that the same tool can calculate dimensions, surface areas, and attic volumes accurately for either type. What Is a …