Q.
With the aid of diagram(s), explain:
- Flat roof
- Sloping roof
- Pitched roof
(25 marks, 2019 Q4)
A.
Flat roof
Ref:
Earlier post.
Sloping roof
Sloping roof is pitched roof. Just that sloping roof is a more general term, not just pitched roof. There are other types of sloping roofs as below:
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SLOPING ROOFS
Home owners should remember all these points while deciding on the roof they want to go for. There are many options to choose from, and each has its own pros and cons. Your decision should be as dependent on the aesthetic appeal of the roof as the weather conditions it will be exposed to.
The gable roof is the most popular style of sloped roof. It is the roof you see on the houses in the game of monopoly. The two rectangular, equal sized panels come together at a ridge to form the gable roof. It is a typical house roof you can find in many materials.
While designing such roofs, care should be taken to increase the angle of pitch to be in more alignment with the Golden Ratio. As is well-documented for Sir Edwin Lutyens, one of the greatest architects of all time, he avoided 45o pitches. He even called it the ‘ugly angle’. This is true for the planners of today.
They try to hit a pitch angle higher than 45o. This decision not only adheres to the Golden ratio, but also makes the outer walls shorter, putting more emphasis on the roof. The final result is a pleasing and balanced look overall.
*Flat Roof as in the picture is not Sloping Roof.
Ref:
https://myrooff.com/sloping-roof-house/
Pitched roof
Ref:
Earlier post.