Roofing

Roofs are constructed with the primary function of

providing occupants protection from the elements.

In the rural or remote areas of this country, most roofs are

constructed out of bamboo, rough-hewn wood, cogon or
nipa and other materials readily available in the locality.

In the more economically developed regions, concrete,

steel, galvanized iron and aluminum, tiles, shingles, etc. are
utilized for roofing buildings.
Roof Types
1. Gable
2. Hip
3. Mansard
4. Gambrel
5. Flat
6. Skillion
7. Jerkinhead
8. Butterfly
9. Bonnet
10. Saltbox
11. Sawtooth
12. Curved
13. Pyramid
14. Dome
15. Combination
Gable
Hip
Mansard Gambrel
Jerkinhead Butterfly
Bonnet Saltbox
GALVANIZED IRON
SHEET
 G.I. Sheet
The most common roofing
material known as G.I. Sheet.
Plain sheets are used for gutter,
flashing, downspout, ridge,
valley and hip roll. Corrugated
sheets are for roofing.
Formula for Estimating Roofing Sheets

The standard width of

corrugated GI sheets is 0.81
meter (32’). Allowing a side
lap of 0.10 meter between
sheets, the effective width
of each is 0.71 meter.
Formula for Estimating Roofing Sheets

The standard lengths of ordinary corrugated GI sheets

range from 1.80 meters (6’) to 3.60 meters (12’).
When used on steep roofs, the minimum end laps
between sheets should be 0.25 meter and 0.30
meter for roofs with moderate slope, respectively.
Formula for Estimating Roofing Sheets
Formula for Estimating Roofing Sheets
 EXAMPLE
Find the number of corrugated GI roof sheets, rivets,
and washers required if the side lapping is 1 ½
corrugations with 30 cm end lapping on a 2” x 3”
purlins.
 EXAMPLE
Find the number of corrugated GI roof sheets and
umbrella nails required if the side lapping is 1 ½
corrugations with 30 cm end lapping on a 2” x 4”
purlins.
 EXAMPLE
Find the number of corrugated GI roof sheets, rivets,
and washers required if the side lapping is 2 ½
corrugations with 30 cm end lapping on a 2” x 4”
purlins.
 GUTTER, FLASHING, RIDGE, HIPPED AND
VALLEY ROLL

In building construction, these items are categorized

as roof accessories. Estimating these type of
accessories is simply determining the number of plain
G.I. sheet needed to fabricate the gutter, flashing and
rolls according to the form and shape as shown on the
plan.
GUTTER, FLASHING, RIDGE, HIPPED AND
VALLEY ROLL
 EXAMPLE
From the figure, find the number of plain G.I. sheets
required to fabricate the open gutter as illustrated.
 EXAMPLE
From the figure, find the number of plain G.I. sheets
required to fabricate the open gutter as illustrated.