What are the different types of roof designs in a house plan?

1. Gable roof: A simple triangular roof with two sloping sides that meet in the center.

2. Hip roof: A roof with all sides sloping downwards towards the walls, forming a pyramid-like shape.

3. Gambrel roof: A roof with two slopes on each side, each sloping more steeply towards the center.

4. Mansard roof: A roof with two slopes on all four sides, with the lower slope being steeper than the upper slope.

5. Flat roof: A roof with no slope, creating a flat surface on the top of the house.

6. Shed roof: A simple sloping roof with only one slope, usually used on sheds or small structures.

7. Butterfly roof: A roof with two slopes that angle upwards in the center, resembling the wings of a butterfly.

8. Pyramid roof: A roof with four slopes that meet at the top in a point, resembling a pyramid.

9. Dutch gable roof: A combination of a gable roof and a hip roof, featuring a gable roof with a small hip roof on each side.

10. Bonnet roof: A roof with two slopes on each side, but the lower slope is angled upwards to create an overhang.

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