Domestic roof construction

Section view through a house roof drawing showing names for parts of the structure. (UK and Australia). Ctrs. means centers, a typical line to which carpenters layout framing

Domestic roof construction is the framing and roof covering which is found on most detached houses in cold and temperate climates. Such roofs are built with mostly timber, take a number of different shapes, and are covered with a variety of materials.

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