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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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What a roof is and why it is needed
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the purpose of a roof.
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Functional requirements of a roof
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the functional requirements of a roof.
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Types of roofs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the types of roofs.
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Components of a roof
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the components of a roof.
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The truss
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe a roof truss.
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Pitch, span and the edges of a roof
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain pitch, span and the roof edges.
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Types of roof coverings
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the types of roof coverings.
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Selecting a roof covering
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the factors in selecting a roof covering.
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Weatherproofing and drainage
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how a roof is made weatherproof and drained.
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Modelling a roof framework
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizModel a roof framework.
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Safety during roof work
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply safety during roof work.
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Importance of a roof
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview roof construction and reflect.