To cause to flow off without penetrating; as, a tight roof, or covering of oiled cloth, sheeds water.

A shed is actually a half gable. One slopping plane is supported by walls. This usually comes off the back side or out of another roof. Shed roofs are also used over some porches.

See Warehouse

A roof type with one high pitched plane covering the entire structure.

Single storey pitched roof building normally used for industrial or warehouse.