Title: Identify types of roofs used in residential construction.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Roof

Identification should include

- flat
- shed
- gable
- mansard
- gambrel
- hip.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the most common roof style?
- Which type of roof is most likely to leak?
- What are the uses for each type of roof?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27112 Roof Framing describes the most common roof types and introduces basic roof framing components. Includes instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Covers stick-built and truss-built roofs, and includes the basics of roof sheathing installation.