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Abat-voix
In religious art and architecture, an abat-voix (from French abat-voix, or sounding-board) is a sort of canopy which is placed above a pulpit and which serves the purpose of reflecting the...
In religious art and architecture, an abat-voix (from French abat-voix, or sounding-board) is a sort of canopy which is placed above a pulpit and which serves the purpose of reflecting the...
Acroterion
An acroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style.
An acroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style.
AHI Roofing
AHI Roofing is a manufacturer of stone chip coated metal roof tiles based in Auckland, New Zealand and with plants in New Zealand, United States, Hungary and Malaysia.
AHI Roofing is a manufacturer of stone chip coated metal roof tiles based in Auckland, New Zealand and with plants in New Zealand, United States, Hungary and Malaysia.
Asphalt roll roofing
Asphalt roll roofing or membrane is an inexpensive roofing material commonly used for buildings that feature a sloped roof pitch in North America.
Asphalt roll roofing or membrane is an inexpensive roofing material commonly used for buildings that feature a sloped roof pitch in North America.
Bargeboard
Bargeboard is a board fastened to the projecting gables of a roof to give them strength and to mask, hide and protect the otherwise exposed end of the horizontal timbers or purlins of the roof t...
Bargeboard is a board fastened to the projecting gables of a roof to give them strength and to mask, hide and protect the otherwise exposed end of the horizontal timbers or purlins of the roof t...
Barrel roof
A barrel roof is a curved roof that, especially from below, is curved like a cut-away barrel.
A barrel roof is a curved roof that, especially from below, is curved like a cut-away barrel.
Birch-bark roof
A birch-bark roof (in Finnish: malkakatto or tuohikato) is a roof construction traditional in Finland for farmhouses and farm buildings built from logs.
A birch-bark roof (in Finnish: malkakatto or tuohikato) is a roof construction traditional in Finland for farmhouses and farm buildings built from logs.
Bituminous waterproofing
Bituminous waterproofing systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings.
Bituminous waterproofing systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings.
Blue roof
A blue roof is a roof design that is explicitly intended to store water, typically rainfall.
A blue roof is a roof design that is explicitly intended to store water, typically rainfall.
Bochka roof
Bochka roof or simply bochka (бочка, barrel) is the type of roof in the traditional Russian architecture that has a form of half-cylinder with elevated and sharpened upper part, resembling...
Bochka roof or simply bochka (бочка, barrel) is the type of roof in the traditional Russian architecture that has a form of half-cylinder with elevated and sharpened upper part, resembling...
Box gutter
A box gutter, parallel gutter, or trough gutter is a rain gutter on a roof usually rectangular in shape; it may be lined with metal, asphalt, or roofing felt, and may be concealed be...
A box gutter, parallel gutter, or trough gutter is a rain gutter on a roof usually rectangular in shape; it may be lined with metal, asphalt, or roofing felt, and may be concealed be...
Canopy (building)
A canopy is an overhead roof or else a structure over which a fabric or metal covering is attached, able to provide shade or shelter.
A canopy is an overhead roof or else a structure over which a fabric or metal covering is attached, able to provide shade or shelter.
Chantlate
In architecture, a chantlate is a piece of wood fastened near the ends of the rafters, and projecting beyond the wall, to support two or three rows of tiles, so placed to prevent rain water from...
In architecture, a chantlate is a piece of wood fastened near the ends of the rafters, and projecting beyond the wall, to support two or three rows of tiles, so placed to prevent rain water from...
Chhajja
A chhajja is the projecting or overhanging eaves or cover of a roof, usually supported on large carved brackets.
A chhajja is the projecting or overhanging eaves or cover of a roof, usually supported on large carved brackets.
Collyweston stone slate
Collyweston stone slate is a traditional roofing material found in England.
Collyweston stone slate is a traditional roofing material found in England.
Cool roof
Cool roofs are the roofs that can deliver high solar reflectance (the ability to reflect the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun, reducing heat transfer to the building) and...
Cool roofs are the roofs that can deliver high solar reflectance (the ability to reflect the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun, reducing heat transfer to the building) and...
Crazing
Crazing is a network of fine cracks on the surface of a material, for example in a glaze layer.
Crazing is a network of fine cracks on the surface of a material, for example in a glaze layer.
Crow-stepped gable
A Stepped gable, Crow-stepped gable, or Corbie step is a stair-step type of design at the top of the triangular gable-end of a building.
A Stepped gable, Crow-stepped gable, or Corbie step is a stair-step type of design at the top of the triangular gable-end of a building.
Cupola
In architecture, a cupola (pronounced ) is a small, most-often dome-like, structure on top of a building.
In architecture, a cupola (pronounced ) is a small, most-often dome-like, structure on top of a building.
Dome
A dome is a structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.
A dome is a structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.
Domestic roof construction
This article is about the type of roof construction that consists of footings and an outer weatherproof skin, as found on most domestic architecture.
This article is about the type of roof construction that consists of footings and an outer weatherproof skin, as found on most domestic architecture.
Dormer
A dormer is a structural element of a building that protrudes from the plane of a sloping roof surface.
A dormer is a structural element of a building that protrudes from the plane of a sloping roof surface.
Downspout
A downspout, downpipe, drain spout, roof drain pipe, leader or rone is a vertical pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter to ground level.
A downspout, downpipe, drain spout, roof drain pipe, leader or rone is a vertical pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter to ground level.
Dutch roof tiles
The production of Dutch roof tiles started in the 14th century when the use of fireproof building materials were ordained by government.
The production of Dutch roof tiles started in the 14th century when the use of fireproof building materials were ordained by government.
Expo Axis
The Expo Axis is one of the world's largest membrane roof, which spans the entrance and boulevard building of the World Exposition 2010 in Shanghai.
The Expo Axis is one of the world's largest membrane roof, which spans the entrance and boulevard building of the World Exposition 2010 in Shanghai.
Finial
The finial is an architectural device, typically carved in stone and employed decoratively to emphasize the apex of a gable or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of ...
The finial is an architectural device, typically carved in stone and employed decoratively to emphasize the apex of a gable or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of ...
Gambrel
A gambrel (also known as a Dutch gambrel) is a usually-symmetrical two-sided roof with two slopes on each side.
A gambrel (also known as a Dutch gambrel) is a usually-symmetrical two-sided roof with two slopes on each side.
Gravel stop
A gravel stop is a sheet metal fabrication used at the perimeter of built up roofing.
A gravel stop is a sheet metal fabrication used at the perimeter of built up roofing.
Green roof
A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.
A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.
Hammerbeam roof
Hammerbeam roof, in architecture, is the name given to an open timber roof, typical of English Gothic architecture, using short beams projecting from the wall.
Hammerbeam roof, in architecture, is the name given to an open timber roof, typical of English Gothic architecture, using short beams projecting from the wall.
Hip roof
hip roof, or hipped roof, is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, usually with a fairly gentle slope.
hip roof, or hipped roof, is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, usually with a fairly gentle slope.
Imbrex and tegula
The imbrex and tegula were overlapping roof tiles used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering.
The imbrex and tegula were overlapping roof tiles used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering.
Jasper Contractors
Jasper Contractors, Inc. (est. 2004) is a national roofing contractor company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the United States.
Jasper Contractors, Inc. (est. 2004) is a national roofing contractor company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the United States.
Joist
A joist, in architecture and engineering, is one of the horizontal supporting members that run from wall to wall, wall to beam, or beam to beam to support a ceiling, roof, or floor.
A joist, in architecture and engineering, is one of the horizontal supporting members that run from wall to wall, wall to beam, or beam to beam to support a ceiling, roof, or floor.
Leader head
A leader head is a device used in roof plumbing to capture stormwater runoff from the rain guttering of a building.
A leader head is a device used in roof plumbing to capture stormwater runoff from the rain guttering of a building.
Lightning rod
A lightning rod or lightning conductor is a metal rod or metallic object mounted on top of a building, electrically bonded using a wire or electrical conductor to interface with ground or ...
A lightning rod or lightning conductor is a metal rod or metallic object mounted on top of a building, electrically bonded using a wire or electrical conductor to interface with ground or ...
Liquid roofing
Liquid Roofing is the process of waterproofing a roof by the application of a specialist liquid roof coating.
Liquid Roofing is the process of waterproofing a roof by the application of a specialist liquid roof coating.
Lookout (architecture)
A lookout, lookout rafter or roof outlooker is a wooden joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and p...
A lookout, lookout rafter or roof outlooker is a wooden joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and p...
Mansard roof
A mansard or mansard roof (also called a French roof) is a four-sided gambrel-style hip roof characterized by two slopes on each of its sides with the lower slope, punctured by dormer ...
A mansard or mansard roof (also called a French roof) is a four-sided gambrel-style hip roof characterized by two slopes on each of its sides with the lower slope, punctured by dormer ...
Metal roof
A metal roof, often referred to as a tin roof, is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles.
A metal roof, often referred to as a tin roof, is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles.
Monk and Nun
Monk and Nun is a style of roof similar to Imbrex and tegula, but instead of using a flat tile (tegula) and an arched tile (imbrex), two arched ibrex tiles are used.
Monk and Nun is a style of roof similar to Imbrex and tegula, but instead of using a flat tile (tegula) and an arched tile (imbrex), two arched ibrex tiles are used.
National Roofing Contractors Association
The National Roofing Contractors Association, established in 1886, is one of the construction industry's oldest trade associations in the United States.
The National Roofing Contractors Association, established in 1886, is one of the construction industry's oldest trade associations in the United States.
Oculus
An Oculus, circular window, or rain-hole is a feature of Classical architecture since the 16th century.
An Oculus, circular window, or rain-hole is a feature of Classical architecture since the 16th century.
Onion dome
An onion dome (Russian: луковичная глава, lúkovichnaya glava) is a dome whose shape resembles the onion, after which they are named.
An onion dome (Russian: луковичная глава, lúkovichnaya glava) is a dome whose shape resembles the onion, after which they are named.
Overhang (architecture)
An overhang in architecture is a protruding structure which may provide protection for lower levels.
An overhang in architecture is a protruding structure which may provide protection for lower levels.
Pitched roof
A pitched roof is a roof for which one or more roof surfaces is pitched more than 10 degrees, and alternately a roof with two slopes that meet at a central ridge.
A pitched roof is a roof for which one or more roof surfaces is pitched more than 10 degrees, and alternately a roof with two slopes that meet at a central ridge.
Purlin
In architecture or structural engineering or building, a purlin (or purline) is a horizontal structural member in a roof.
In architecture or structural engineering or building, a purlin (or purline) is a horizontal structural member in a roof.
Radiant barrier
Radiant barriers or reflective barriers inhibit heat transfer by thermal radiation.
Radiant barriers or reflective barriers inhibit heat transfer by thermal radiation.
Rafter
A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members (beams), that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members (beams), that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
Rain chain
Rain chains are alternatives to a downspout.
Rain chains are alternatives to a downspout.
Rain gutter
A rain gutter is a narrow channel, or trough, forming the component of a roof system which collects and diverts rainwater shed by the roof.
A rain gutter is a narrow channel, or trough, forming the component of a roof system which collects and diverts rainwater shed by the roof.
Redcedar bolt
Redcedar bolts are relatively small (1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot is common) cubes of Western Redcedar which are later processed into redcedar roof shingles.
Redcedar bolts are relatively small (1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot is common) cubes of Western Redcedar which are later processed into redcedar roof shingles.
Ridge vent
A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic.
A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic.
Robb Engineering
Robb Engineering was a metals manufacturer that was located in Amherst, Nova Scotia Canada in the early 1900s.
Robb Engineering was a metals manufacturer that was located in Amherst, Nova Scotia Canada in the early 1900s.
Roof Cleaning
Roof cleaning is the process to remove roof stains including Green Algae and Black Algae "gloeocapsa magma" from roofing materials in areas where high humidity is prevalent.
Roof cleaning is the process to remove roof stains including Green Algae and Black Algae "gloeocapsa magma" from roofing materials in areas where high humidity is prevalent.
Roof lantern
The term roof lantern in its most common use today describes a multi-paned glass structure that sits atop a typically flat roof in order to provide natural light into the room below.
The term roof lantern in its most common use today describes a multi-paned glass structure that sits atop a typically flat roof in order to provide natural light into the room below.
Roofline
Roofline is used to describe the fascia, soffits, bargeboards and cladding that forms the frontage immediately below the roof and the eaves of most homes, these are traditionally made from wood ...
Roofline is used to describe the fascia, soffits, bargeboards and cladding that forms the frontage immediately below the roof and the eaves of most homes, these are traditionally made from wood ...
Rooftop
A roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building.
A roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building.
Shukhov Rotunda
Shukhov Rotunda, round exhibition pavilion for the All-Russia Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod of 1896 with lattice hanging covering (tensile gridshell - lattice roof, Russian Empire patent №1894 d...
Shukhov Rotunda, round exhibition pavilion for the All-Russia Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod of 1896 with lattice hanging covering (tensile gridshell - lattice roof, Russian Empire patent №1894 d...
Sima (architecture)
In classical architecture, a sima is the upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter.
In classical architecture, a sima is the upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter.
Skillion roof
A skillion roof is normally a single sloping roof surface, not attached to another roof surface.
A skillion roof is normally a single sloping roof surface, not attached to another roof surface.
Snow guard
A Snow Guard is a device used to retain snow from falling from one surface to a lower one.
A Snow Guard is a device used to retain snow from falling from one surface to a lower one.
Sod roof
A sod roof or turf roof is a traditional Scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards.
A sod roof or turf roof is a traditional Scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards.
Soffit
Soffit (from French soffite, formed as a ceiling; directly from suffictus for suffixus, Latin suffigere, to fix underneath), in architecture, describes the underside of any cons...
Soffit (from French soffite, formed as a ceiling; directly from suffictus for suffixus, Latin suffigere, to fix underneath), in architecture, describes the underside of any cons...
Stone coated metal roofing
A stone coated metal roof is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film.
A stone coated metal roof is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film.
Stone-coated metal roofing
A stone coated metal roof is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film.
A stone coated metal roof is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film.
Tensile structure
A tensile structure is a construction of elements carrying only tension and no compression or bending.
A tensile structure is a construction of elements carrying only tension and no compression or bending.
Tented roof
A tented roof is a type of roof widely used in 16th and 17th century Russian architecture for churches.
A tented roof is a type of roof widely used in 16th and 17th century Russian architecture for churches.
Tessellated roof
In architecture a tessellated roof is a frame and a self-supporting structural system.
In architecture a tessellated roof is a frame and a self-supporting structural system.
Thatching
Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, rushes, or heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof.
Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, rushes, or heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof.
Tile
A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass.
A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass.
Traditional Korean roof construction
Traditional Korean roof construction has traditionally used many kinds of natural materials.
Traditional Korean roof construction has traditionally used many kinds of natural materials.
Vinyl roof membrane
A vinyl roof membrane is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing membrane used in commercial construction.
A vinyl roof membrane is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing membrane used in commercial construction.
Wall dormer
A wall dormer is a dormer whose face is integral with the face of the wall below, breaking the line at the cornice of a building.
A wall dormer is a dormer whose face is integral with the face of the wall below, breaking the line at the cornice of a building.
Widow's walk
A widow's walk is a railed rooftop platform often with a small enclosed cupola frequently found on 19th century North American houses.
A widow's walk is a railed rooftop platform often with a small enclosed cupola frequently found on 19th century North American houses.