Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 91
fully considered in Part III. 73- Types of Roofs.—The simplest roof is the lean-to, orshed roof, shown in Fig. 71, which has but one slope. This roof isused principally on sheds, one story projections and porches. The roof shown in Fig. 72 is called a gable, or V roof.This is the easiest roof to… … Fig 74- Colonial period, and was evidently adopted because of its givingample attic space, without the great height of the V roof. It is bestadapted to comparatively wide buildings with finished attics. Forthe same span it requires less lumber and covering mateiial than the Vroof, while it gives…
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