ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Butterfly roof

Do you know how sometimes butterflies have wings that go up in a point in the middle and then slope down towards the sides? Well, a butterfly roof is like that too!

A butterfly roof is a type of roof that has two sloping surfaces that meet in the middle and form a point, kind of like a tent. It's called a butterfly roof because it looks like the wings of a butterfly when you look at it from the side.

The sides of a butterfly roof slope down towards the outside of the building, and this creates a kind of valley in the middle where rainwater can collect and drain away.

Butterfly roofs are popular because they can look really cool and modern, and they can also help to collect rainwater for reuse. They are often used on houses and buildings that want to have a unique look or are trying to be eco-friendly.

So there you have it, a butterfly roof is like a butterfly's wings on top of a building that looks cool and can collect rainwater!