To shed snow.
a Chalet
it called the saltbox
Chalet
Most houses have sloping roofs including Ranch, Colonial, cottage, saltbox...
The sloping roof of a house is covered in an overlapping covering of slates or tiles, forming a waterproof weather protection.
The triangular top of a house, not referred to as the roof, is called a gable. Gables are often found in various architectural styles and can be decorative, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the building. They are typically formed by the sloping edges of the roof and can vary in shape and design.
A wooden house with a sloping roof in a mountain area or holiday camp is often referred to as a chalet. Chalets are typically designed to blend harmoniously with their natural surroundings, featuring large windows to capture scenic views and spacious balconies. They are popular for vacation getaways, providing cozy accommodations for outdoor activities like skiing or hiking. The sloping roof helps to prevent snow accumulation, making them well-suited for mountainous regions.
A roof that is pitched off horizontal to allow the runoff of water, snow, or ice.
Yes - particularly if you have a tin roof. While possums are agile in trees, when they are running across a surface such as a flat or sloping roof they are particularly noisy and heavy-footed. Similarly, they can be quite noisy when travelling through a house's roof space.
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