POULTRY HOUSES AND APPLIANCES 



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Of these various styles the shed roof, or single-pitch, 

 (Figure 135) is the easiest to construct. A roof of this 

 type provides sufficient height in front to allow the sun's 

 rays to reach the rear of the house, provided it is not too 

 deep, and likewise all the rain water drains to the rear of 

 the house. A good grade of roofing paper properly put on 

 will be a lasting and satisfactory material for this purpose. 

 These facts should determine the type of roof to build. 



The roof should have sufficient pitch to allow the water 

 to drain quickly. 



Figure 136. — After the framework of the building is completed the sheathing 

 is nailed to the rafters prior to putting on the roofing. 



The shed, or single-pitch, roof is most satisfactory for 

 houses up to 16 feet deep. 



The combination, or two-thirds, pitch roof and the semi- 

 monitor roof are best adapted for buildings over 16 and up 

 to 24 feet deep. The former style of roof reduces the amount 

 of surplus air space and makes a neater appearance than 

 the single-pitch, or shed-roof, type. 



The monitor and gable roof are usually used for build- 

 ings that are more than 20 feet deep and houses that have 

 a central alley, especially brooder houses. The gable roof 



