The roof of the house is a reliable protection against atmospheric adversity and an architectural addition to the design of the house. Today, many materials serve as coatings, but their choice directly depends on the type of roof, and there are many of them. So, what are the types of roofs of private houses - let's understand together.
What are the types of roofs of private houses in form?
There are 2 main types of roofs - flat and pitched. And the second in turn are divided into:
- one-stage;
- gable;
- semi-royal;
- hipped;
- mansard .
In addition, pitched roofs differ in slant angle or incline. The slope is measured in degrees or percentages, and it is needed mainly to drain water from the roof surface. Also, the wind pressure and snow loads depend on the slope, not to mention the aesthetic side of the issue. The choice of the angle of slope depends on the material for the roof, because each of them has certain recommendations when stacking.
What are the roof coverings?
First of all, all roofing coverings can be divided into the following types:
- rolled;
- leaf;
- mastic;
- liquid;
- film;
- membrane;
- piece.
Of the most common modern roofing materials, you want to whitewash the shingles . By color and texture, it very accurately imitates natural tiles. This material is durable and durable, withstands heavy loads and serves up to 25 years.
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What other roofs are there, roll-welded , widely used in the case where the roof is flat. They serve as an excellent sealant and withstand significant loads, serving for 20-25 years.
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Another type - membrane roofing materials , which initially served to seal the roofing screed. They are represented by PVC, TPO and EPDM products.
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Among the hard roofing materials, metal roofing is very important, when roof ramps are created, profiled sheeting - used mainly in industrial construction, ondulin - a reliable roofing material based on bitumen and minerals.
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