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3.5 Roof Construction

Building and Construction · Grade 11 · 12 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • identify types of roofs used in buildings
  • illustrate components of a roof
  • model a given roof framework for a building
  • select materials for roof covering
  • value the importance of a roof on a building

Key questions

“Why is roofing necessary on a building?”

Lessons

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  1. What a roof is and why it is needed
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the purpose of a roof.
  2. Functional requirements of a roof
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the functional requirements of a roof.
  3. Types of roofs
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the types of roofs.
  4. Components of a roof
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name the components of a roof.
  5. The truss
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe a roof truss.
  6. Pitch, span and the edges of a roof
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain pitch, span and the roof edges.
  7. Types of roof coverings
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name the types of roof coverings.
  8. Selecting a roof covering
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the factors in selecting a roof covering.
  9. Weatherproofing and drainage
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how a roof is made weatherproof and drained.
  10. Modelling a roof framework
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Model a roof framework.
  11. Safety during roof work
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Apply safety during roof work.
  12. Importance of a roof
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Review roof construction and reflect.