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roofs differs greatly from
region to region. The main
factors which influence the
shape of
roofs are the
climate and the
materials available for
roof...
- A
roofer,
roof mechanic, or
roofing contractor is a
tradesman who
specializes in
roof construction.
Roofers replace, repair, and
install the
roofs of buildings...
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roofs which are used to
treat greywater. Vegetation, soil,
drainage layer,
roof barrier and
irrigation system constitute the
green roof.
Green roofs serve...
- Hip
roofs often have a
consistent level fascia,
meaning that a
gutter can be ****ed all around. Hip
roofs often have
dormer slanted sides. Hip
roofs can...
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using less-complex
roof systems commonly referred to as open
roofs.
These are
constructed with
similar materials as
retractable roofs, such as polycarbonate...
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roof,
often at a
shallower pitch than the
original roof. Single-pitched
roofs are used
beneath clerestory windows. One or more single-pitched
roofs can...
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shingle roofs. They
require less
maintenance than
corrugated metal roofs because of the
exposed fasteners on that
roof.
Mechanically seamed roofs are seamed...
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heavy rain,
gable roofs are
built with a
steep pitch in
order to
prevent the
ingress of water. By comparison, in
alpine regions,
gable roofs have a shallower...
- Flat
roofs are an
ancient form
mostly used in arid
climates and
allow the
roof space to be used as a
living space or a
living roof. Flat
roofs, or "low-slope"...
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board roofs were
sometimes used on
railroad cars.
Vertical board roofs may have the
boards installed in a
number of ways. The board-on-board
roof has two...
