3 Different Types of Roof Edge Finishes
3 Different Types of Roof Edge Finishes
This a technical diagram illustrating different types of roof edge finishes commonly found in traditional architecture.
- Chevron dépassant: Protruding Rafter
- Rive simple: Simple Edge
- Génoise: Genoese (a style with multiple rows of curved tiles)
- Rive avec génoise Edge with Genoese
- Corniche en pierre: Stone Cornice
- Chéneau: Gutter
- Rive avec corniche: Edge with Cornice
The diagram focuses on how the edge of a tiled roof is finished and how it interacts with rainwater management systems (like gutters). Here’s a breakdown of what it is demonstrating:
- Basic Styles: The “Rive Simple” (Simple Edge) likely shows the most basic finish where roof tiles might slightly overhang the edge of the supporting wall. The “Chevron Depassant” (Protruding Rafter) demonstrates how the roof’s rafters themselves might protrude past the wall, with tiles attached to their ends.
- Ornate Styles: The “Génoise” and variations with it demonstrate more elaborate finishes, likely involving multiple layers of tiles to create decorative and functional overhangs.
- Cornice: The “Corniche” options show how stonework might be integrated into the roof edge, offering both structural support and aesthetic appeal.
- Gutter: The “Chéneau” (Gutter) highlights the importance of a rainwater collection system at the roof’s edge.