DIY roof

The construction of the roof begins with the choice of its type and slope angle: single slope, gable, gable, complex shape ... They all look different and give the same "box" a different look. Therefore, the choice of the type of roof and roofing material is treated with maximum attention.

In addition to the roof structure, roofing material is responsible for its appearance. You can use traditional materials - ceramic tiles, profiled sheet, slate, roofing felt and similar materials for soft roofing. But it looks more decorative shingles, moreover, it has excellent performance characteristics. There are other, more exotic roofing materials such as plastic shingles or wooden roofs, but these are not common.

The roof protects the building from precipitation, but so that they do not destroy the local area, a water collection system is needed, and in regions with an abundant amount of snow, the installation of snow guards will not interfere. Only such a comprehensive solution will ensure the proper level of security.

Even a simple box under a 4-pitched roof looks impressive

Many people like houses with hipped roofs. Despite the fact that they require the most materials, and therefore the most money, they are popular. Firstly, because they give even a simple "box" a more interesting look. Secondly, because they are durable and reliable. And ...

The angle of inclination is displayed in terms of the ratio of the height of the ridge to half the width of the building.

The roof of the house must be reliable and beautiful, and perhaps this is with the correct determination of its angle of inclination for this type of roofing material. How to calculate the angle of inclination of the roof - in the article.

House with a pitched roof - almost finished

If you want to build an extraordinary, unlike the neighbors' house, take a closer look at the houses under a pitched roof. It gives the building originality. In addition, the pitched roof is the easiest to use. So simple that you can do it yourself.

Laying the deposited material in lowered areas (valleys)

Modern welded roofing has a service life of up to 25-30 years - the current materials retain their properties precisely during such a period of time. But this is provided that each of the layers is correctly installed. Errors are unacceptable, since there is no way to fix them. Have to …

Technoelast Solo - for roll roofing from one layer

Most of the materials for soft roofing are produced in rolls. They are intended for flat or pitched roofs, but with a low slope - up to 30 °. Roll roofing materials are rarely mounted on pitched roofs with a slope of more than 15 ° - under their own weight they ...

At low cost, a corrugated roof looks solid

One of the most inexpensive, durable, practical options for roofing material is corrugated board, or, as they say, a professional sheet, metal profile. This is a sheet of metal that is covered with several protective layers, and then passed through a molding machine, which pushes projections and grooves into it - for ...

Exterior view of the roof with Andalusia metal tiles

Choosing a roofing material is not an easy task. The roof must be reliable, beautiful, durable, and, preferably, inexpensive. All these requests are met by a roof made of metal tiles. To the pluses it must be added, not the most difficult installation, which even can handle with your own hands ...

The tiles on the pediment are cut, stepping back 1 cm from the ledge of the pediment bar

The roof made of bituminous soft tiles is easy to use, durable and aesthetic. Its big plus is that self-assembly is quite possible. The technology is not the most complicated, the weight of the fragment is small, it is attached to an adhesive base, and additionally fixed with roofing nails. So the installation of soft tiles ...

Open valley from corrugated board

Increasingly, the roof has more than just a functional purpose. Often this very element is the highlight of the building.These roofs have many planes that connect at different angles. Some of the joints - with positive angles - are made in the form of a ridge, some - with negative ones - in the form of ...

Installation of the gutter from the outside

To prevent water from the roof from undermining the foundation, a drainage system is made. They are made from different materials, more or less expensive, but in general, the costs are solid. You can save a little if you collect the drain with your own hands. The features and installation procedure will be discussed ...

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