Timber Pitched Roof Designs

While the gabled roof is always pitched in two directions the mono pitch always slants in a single direction.

Timber pitched roof designs. They differ considerably from the conventional gabled roofs in shape and construction. Covers pitched roof detail. Mono pitched roofs are also known by the names of skillion roofs shed roofs pent roof and lean to roof. These traditionally styled roofs are made of wood and feature large supportive beams.

See more ideas about timber frame timber backyard. Covers flat roof materials and flat roof construction of warm and cold roofs. These patio covers tend to look like an extension of the home s main structure. Part 1 a guide to roof construction.

Most modern solid roof s in the united states are sloped or pitched to allow for runoff but as seen above there are numerous options in roof design for an outdoor shade shelter. A timber framed patio roof is perfect for your rustic or country home. It may consist of a flat roof on top but the main design element is the multi pitch sloped in what is essentially a hip roof on top of another hip frame. Apr 25 2019 explore robert heimbigner s board roof truss design followed by 984 people on pinterest.

A truss roof using factory made trusses which are delivered to site complete and just erected. The roofing material is more traditional such as shingles. There are two basic methods of pitched roof construction. Prefabricated trusses which are delivered to site and erected.

See more ideas about roof trusses roof truss design roof. Western timber frame shade structures are visibly massive heavy timber of impressive engineering masterpieces rich in architectural heritage perfected in modern technology creating monumental heirlooms for generations to enjoy. Near the top is a very steep pitch and near the upper walls of the home are a lower pitch though still fairly steep. The two basic construction methods of pitched roofs are.

A clerestory and hip roof for example. Jun 6 2020 explore chris dague s board timber frame roof on pinterest. Roof ridges and ridge tiles roof hips and hip tiles roof valleys roof verges and lead flashings. A traditional method of cutting timber on site and building up the roof using rafters joists purlins ridge boards etc.

There are also a number of other framed constructions such as portal frame roofs. Timber framed patio roof ideas. Part 3 pitched roof detail. A combination roof is quite literally a combination of types of roofs.

Often incorporating two or more designs for aesthetics and practical reasons combination roofs can feature a range of styles. Covers an overview of flat and pitched roofs.