Single Roof

The following types of single roofs are used if the span of roof is less than 5 m

(a)  Lean to roofs   

(b) Coupled roofs

(c)  Coupled-close roof    

(d) Collar beam roof

Rafters placed at 600 mm to 800 mm spacing are major members taking load of the roof in all these roofs. Battens run over the rafters to support tiles. Given figure shows various types of single roofs.

                       (a) Lean to roof                                                          (b) Coupled roof

                        (c) Coupled close roof                                           (d) Collar beam roof

                                                             Single roofs