pitched roofs
Peaked house coverings
Pitched roofs are roofs that slope downward from a central ridge, as opposed to flat roofs.
The pitch allows rain and snow to run off rather than accumulate.
Most residential houses have pitched roofs, while commercial buildings often have flat ones: The neighborhood was full of pitched roofs and white picket fences.
- slopedSet at incline
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
- raftersSloped roof beams
- wooden beamsCut lumber for framing
- eavesProjecting roof edges
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