Barrel-Vaulted Roof
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Barrel-vaulted or barrel roofs have a curved roof that resembles a barrel cut in half. They are designed with a similar purpose to a dome roof, but their primary advantage over dome roofs is that they can cover longer, rectangular buildings. Barrel roofs are commonly used in the design of factories and other industrial buildings that cover large sections of land. They are often made of metal but can also be made of traditional asphalt shingles. A barrel vault is the simplest type of vaulted roof, with a curved, often semi-circular cross-section and a semi-cylindrical appearance that can span long distances. In cases where windows are installed along a building's roof, barrel-vaulted ceilings can be beneficial in allowing the maximum amount of light into a building and additional height that would not otherwise be available in other roof types.
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