Design should include freehand sketches and consultation of architectural product catalogs. The designer must consider building code guidelines and make decisions regarding the following:
- Location of walls below
- Roof slope
- Roof overhang
- Components that protrude through the roof (e.g., chimney)
- Roof style
- Location of gutters and downspouts
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do protrusions affect drainage?
- How does the roof style and slope affect drainage?
- How will overhang affect the windows and rooms into which they open?
- What are some common roof styles?