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A roof may consist of a combination of various styles.

Diagram of a building with a gable roof.

Gable roof

This type of roof has a triangle on the side or front of the facade, which is formed by the straight slope declining from the ridge to eave.

Diagram of a building with a hipped roof.

Hipped roof

This type of roof has an even roof to wall junction for the whole house and eaves on all sides.

Diagram of an L-shaped building with a hip and valley roof.

Hip and valley roof

This type of roof is used for an L or U shaped buildings. The valley is formed at the internal junction of the two roofs for L or U shaped buildings.

Diagram of a building with a hipped roof with Dutch gables.

Hipped roof with Dutch gables

This is a combination of a hipped roof and a gable ended roof.

Diagram of a building with a skillion roof.

Skillion roof

This is a single pitched roof with rafters running from one wall to another.