Parts of roof
It protects the roof against lightning.
a lightning conductor/ rod
It´s a kind of a beam that is used to connect two rafters together.
a collar beam
hliníkový plech
aluminium sheet
plochá střecha
a flat roof
The roof must be waterproof - it means that it is important to prevent water from seeping to the inside of the building.
true
It you want to cover the roof, you use either different types of T....., S..... or S..... (name at least two of them).
tiles, sheets or shingles
It is placed vertically and supports rafters and purlins. It starts with letter P .....
a post
měděný plech
copper sheet
valbová střecha
a hip roof
According to the material there are only timber roof constructions.
false - also steel or cast iron
At the edge of the roof there are G..... or E..... which help to remove water down the roof.
gutters or eaves
They form the shape of the roof and the roof structure is built onto them.
rafters
břidlicová taška
slate tile
křížová sedlová střecha
a cross-gabled roof
The roof must be strong enough to carry its own weight, together with the weight of e.g. snow or people stepping on it.
true
It is usually of a triangular shape as two sides of roofs meets each other at a high point. It starts with letter G.
a gable
It is placed on top of posts and it is used to support the rafters.
a purlin
asfaltový izolační pás
bitumen sheet
pultová střecha
a lean roof
Internal condensation is prevented by thermal insulation.
false - by appropriate air ventilation
Each roof consists of its supporting structure and O ...... C ....... (also "skin").
outer covering
This part is placed along the building horizontally and at the bottom of the rafters.
a sleeper
vlnitý plech (a vyspeluj název)
corrugated sheet
střecha mansardová s polovalbou
a gambrel roof
Different types of tiles or asphalt shingles, together with plastic liners, are the most frequently used materials for flat roofs.