oq-gem

Glossary for gem taxonomy

This Glossary is aligned with the GEM Building Taxonomy v2, support for v4 is coming soon.


Sheet metal roofing, usually corrugated sheets or tray type. Typical metals include copper, lead, iron-zinc, corrugated galvanized iron (CGI), aluminum, and steel. This also includes asbestos sheets. Does not include metal roofing tiles.

RMT6_New Zealand_Charleson_1

Asbestos sheet roof covering, New Zealand (A. Charleson)

RMT6_Canada_BrzevS_1

Metal sheet roofing, Canada (S. Brzev)

RMT6_Canada_Brzev_1

Steel decking joined by welds at regular spacing, Canada (S. Brzev)

RMT6_USA_BrzevS_1

Metal roofing, Experience Music Project, Seattle, USA (S. Brzev)

RMT6_New Zealand_ClarkW_1

Metal sheet roof covering, New Zealand (W. Clark)

RMT6_India_Rai_1

Corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) roofing, India (D. Rai)