Angles
Welcome to the topic Angles.
Angles are commonly used in the building trade.
The roof of a house is set at an angle to make sure rain water runs off the roof. The angle of the roof will depend on many factors including climate, visual appeal, local regulations etc.
Internal walls of a house are often set at a specific angle to provide a perfectly square shape.
Roof of European style buildings with pitched roof and attic windows.
Roof of an European style building with a range of roof angles.
Row of beach boxes with gable roofs.
The angles of a beam roof construction for a pergola.
This topic will help you recognise different angles and mark out angles for building.
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