
Pitched Roof - rafters and ceiling joists to suit spans.

When constructing a pitched roof, please consider the following:

BSD-115: Wood Pitched Roof Construction — Building Science Information

pitched roof covering materials and their condition shouldbe checked as

It is most often used for roof construction.

Building a Pitched Roof - Traditional Joinery Method. With Gable walls

In the warm pitched roof method of construction, glass mineral wool

Framing detail of the cornice for a flat or low pitched roof.
This form of roof construction was gradually superseded by the collar and

and pitched roof looks unfinished as though it were wearing a cap too

Sarket is suitable for all types of pitched roof construction where

method for installing insulation at the edge of a shallow-pitched roof.

of a warm roof construction whilst being quick and simple to install.

Split pitched roof - An odd shaped plan and even odder roof.

Diagram of various types of roof trusses typically used in home construction
The conical roof is a three dimensional structure

Unventilated Cold Roof This type of construction relies on natural vapour

The conversion of our extension from a flat roof to a pitched roof was

Duo-pitched roofs, more than 15° roof pitch with a high resistance underlay

Detail illustrating Mono (single) pitch roof