WHAT IS ROOF?

 What is Roof?

        Roof is the upper structure covering a house, building or structures to protect its end users from direct                sunlight, rain, snow, sandstorm and other weather disturbance.

Shape of Roofs

        Shape of roofs may vary depends on the design or shape of the structure, type of structure, character                of the structure and cultural & geographical location of the structure.

        Some shapes of roof are listed below.

            1. Flat Roof

            2. Shed Roof

            3. Gable Roof

            4. Hip Roof

            5. Mansard Roof

            6. Gambrel  Roof

            7. Butterfly Roof

            8. Dutch Roof

            9. Dormer Roof

            10. Combination Roof

Roofing Materials

    1. Asphalt Composite Shingles

        

    2. Wood Shingles

    3. Slate Shingles

    4. Metal Roofing

    5. Metal Shingles

    6. Stone-coated Steel

    7. Rubber Slate Tile

    8. Clay Tile

    9. Concrete Tile

    10. Green Roofs 

    11. Built-up Roofing

    12. Membrane Roofing

    13. Rolled Roofing

    14. Solar Roofing