A roof may consist of a combination of various styles.
![Diagram of a building with a gable roof.](images/page_001_roof_styles_1.gif)
Gable roof
This type of roof has a triangle on the side or front of the facade, which is formed by the straight slope declining from the ridge to eave.
![Diagram of a building with a hipped roof.](images/page_001_roof_styles_2.gif)
Hipped roof
This type of roof has an even roof to wall junction for the whole house and eaves on all sides.
![Diagram of an L-shaped building with a hip and valley roof.](images/page_001_roof_styles_3.gif)
Hip and valley roof
This type of roof is used for an L or U shaped buildings. The valley is formed at the internal junction of the two roofs for L or U shaped buildings.
![Diagram of a building with a hipped roof with Dutch gables.](images/page_001_roof_styles_4.gif)
Hipped roof with Dutch gables
This is a combination of a hipped roof and a gable ended roof.
![Diagram of a building with a skillion roof.](images/page_001_roof_styles_5.gif)
Skillion roof
This is a single pitched roof with rafters running from one wall to another.