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What is a dual pitched roof?
a gable roof is double pitched with vertical ends
What is the best type of foundation to use on sloping sites?
The most recommended type of foundation for a sloping site is a step foundation. It provides stability while adding style.
What is a roof called when they are supported by purlins?
Purlins are used on double roofs. They effectively reduce the span of the rafters and limit their size to ecenomical sections.
Bearing wall carrying two sections of roof and want to put in a post and beam instead of the wall Wall is 12 ft long What size beam or glulam do you need?
too many variables here, mostly the size of the roof above it (steepness, weight of shingles, tile or slate? etc. You're best to overengineer it. A double thickness (3.5" X 12" or 16" wide) glulam will support a reasonably large roof above it, otherwise a simple double 2x12 would work for a 3/12 -6/12 pitch roof with light grade 30 year shingles.
What is the maximum span on a double 2x12 beam supporting a 2nd floor load with no roof load?
About 5metres(16') but would have to be stress graded timber.
The triangular part of a wall between the slopes of a double sloping roof?
gable end??
What is sloping roof?
A roof that is pitched off horizontal to allow the runoff of water, snow, or ice.
A Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves?
a Chalet
Why did the vikings long-house have a sloping roof?
To shed snow.
Type of house with sloping roof in colonial times?
it called the saltbox
What is a Rough shelter with a sloping roof?
It's a Leanto yay pogo
Can you Name the part of a roof where two internal sloping surfaces meet?
Valley
Why some houses have sloping roof?
Sloping roofs are self-draining from rain and snow, and less likely to leak.
What is a simple machine that consists of an inclined plane with one or two sloping sides?
A roof/
What is the name of a type of roof with two slopes and a small gable at both ends?
A roof with only two sloping surfaces and gables at each end is called a gable roof.
What is name of the type of gabled extension projecting from a sloping roof built to accommodate a window?
Full length of the roof line is called a Dutch Dormer.
Which country in Europe is known for houses with sloping roof?
Anywhere there is a lot of snow fall. A flat roof will cave in under the weight of significant snowfall.
