In this project, each group chose a style of roof and created a model of it using popsicle sticks, hot glue, and a tissue box. The roof style that my group chose was hip. Also, we had to create a fact sheet describing the style of roof that we chose.
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Fact Sheet:
A hip roof is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, usually with a small slope. A square hip roof is shaped like a pyramid. A hip roof usually has four faces. They almost always have the same slope, which makes them symmetrical about the center point.
One advantage of a hip roof is that it is resistant to weather erosion because water/rain and snow tent to roll/slide down the angled roof towards the ground instead of accumulating on the roof and causing water damage. Another advantage is that all areas around the house are shaded (on a roof with overhang), keeping the house cooler and reducing cooling costs.
A disadvantage is that there is less space inside of the roof itself, so would not allow for an attic. It is also harder to do maintenance on it.
Hipped roofs are most popular for ranch homes and cottages as they help give them a more accentuated horizontal design.
Reflection:
During this project, I learned about the different parts of a hip roof and what the layers are that go under the roof. I enjoyed building the roof and seeing how it turned out. I disliked how it was difficult to piece it all together and make it look good. If I were to do the project over again, I would make each individual part of the roof easier to see.
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