Roofing system is the most complex element of a building. Modern projects suggest the possibility of organizing the roof of the most original design. In turn, the use of innovative roofing materials allows you to create the most comfortable conditions for staying indoors.
Design features
Roofing system requires the following elements:
- Bearing part - girders, rafters, beams, other parts that are subject to increased loads created by the weight of the outer coating, as well as precipitation.
- The outer part is the front shell, which acts as a protection for the internal structure from the effects of wind and moisture.
Types of roofing systems
Before you start building, it is extremely important to decide on a suitable roof design option. Usually the roofing system is developed during the design of the structure and needs accurate calculations.
Currently, the following types of roof structures are distinguished:
- Flat - traditionally used in the construction of multi-storey, high-rise buildings, as well as single-storeystorage facilities with concrete floors.
- Pitched - typical for private construction. Made in the form of slopes extending from the central rafter in opposite directions. The installation of roofing systems here is most often performed using structural elements made of wood, metal profiles.
- Shed - presented in the form of a slope that moves away from the main wall to the supporting structure of a lower height on the opposite side of the building.
- Hip - have an extremely attractive design, as they are presented in the form of trapezoidal upper planes and triangular lower ones. Such a roofing system is also called a four-slope.
- Mansard - are separate variations of the pitched roof of a complicated design.
- Multi-Pinch are the most complex designs. They are implemented mainly in the construction of the most original objects. Differ in the presence of many individual planes and angles.
Types of outer coverings
Despite the variety of materials, at present, when covering the roof, preference is given to roll, bulk, membrane and sheet solutions.
Roofing system with roll coating involves the use of bituminous polymer or fiberglass bases with a reinforcing layer. This option looks the most rational when organizing flat roofs.
As for the self-leveling roof, such projects are implemented thanks to the application of special mastics on a solid base withsubsequent leveling of the outer layer. After hardening, the coating acquires a sufficiently strong, airtight, but at the same time elastic structure.
Membrane roof option is suitable for pitched roofs. Polymeric materials are used as a coating, which have high strength and insulating properties.
Sheet materials are well known to domestic consumers. This is primarily ondulin, slate, corrugated board, galvanized metal and metal tiles.
In conclusion
As you can see, various roofing projects are being implemented in modern construction. To decide on the most successful solution, it is enough to weigh the pros and cons, based on the nature of the structure, its purpose, and the breadth of the budget.
