Types of roofs of private houses - the variety in design and shape

How can not a house without a foundation, just as it is inconceivable and without a roof.She decorates the house, giving it an architectural finish, protects against cold weather and rain.From that, properly chosen and the roof is built, it will largely depend on external appeal at home and comfortable atmosphere inside, and durability of the building.

More recently, the choice of the roof during the construction of the house was limited, basically, two or three species.Today, many people want to make your home not only durable and comfortable, but also beautiful, original, different from the neighboring ones.And this plays an important role is the roof.To not make the wrong choice, it is necessary to know the basic types of roofs.

Species roof in construction

On the design of the roof is divided into two groups:

• attic - in which the space between the top floor and the roof forms a loft;Here are placed vents;loft used in different ways - as a place to store things, as an additional living room (subject to thermal insulation), etc .;
• Built-up - top floor ceilings in these areas formed bearing elements.

Construction of attic roofs are cheaper and less problematic than the built-up, since the latter requires a thorough insulation and vapor barriers.

Types roof shape

roof form and affects its functionality and appearance of the house.Classification of roofs in shape is very extensive.First of all, we should distinguish two large groups:

• Flat roof - are rarely used because the virtual absence of inclination (of 3 °) makes the construction unreliable and impractical in a Russian climate, because itis not cleared of snow by yourself, it can accumulate in the rain water.Such a roof is only used in exceptional cases (a device on her recreation areas, swimming pool or a small garden).
• Pitched roof - the angle of inclination in them is greater than 10 °, so they are easily self-cleaning from snow, more reliable, make it possible to arrange the attic or loft and completely open design imagination.Of course, they are more complex in construction and repairs are more expensive, but still it was pitched roofs are the most popular Russian reality.

In turn, pitched roofs are very diverse in form, and the following stand out among them:

Shed .This species is the most simple and cheap to build: slim design is based on walls of different heights.For the construction of this type of houses is used rarely, in spite of its simplicity and low cost, single-pitch roof is not enough aesthetically pleasing, it does not offer the possibility to arrange the attic.Therefore, most often used in the construction of baths, warehouses, verandas, terraces, garages.

Gable .It is the most common type of roof for the Russian villages, attracting relative simplicity, practicality, functionality.Such roof consists of two rays, interconnected ridge.On the sides, with the ends of ramps, there are two gable (curling).The appearance of the roof can be different: from the gentle and steep slopes, symmetric and asymmetric, with straight and broken rafters (roof).

hip .These roofs, in addition to two conventional skates, there are two triangular (hip), located on the site of the gables.Rafter system for such roofs is more complicated, but the hip roof is more reliable, resistant to wind and precipitation.

poluvalmovaya (Dutch).Truncated triangular ramps located above the roof of a trapezoid gables, in which it is possible to place the window.Poluvalmovaya roof more resistant to wind, very decorative.

Mnogoschiptsovye .This type of roof has a complex system: the set of gables (forceps), skates, ribs, valleys.A house with a roof is truly unique.But the design and construction of their better to trust the professionals.

Tent .They are a kind of hipped roofs and are often four triangular ramp, which converge at the top to one point.More suited to the square of the house.Externally the house, topped with a hipped roof, looks great, but sophisticated device roof system makes difficult the process of its construction.

Vaulted .This roof cylindrical shape - the spectacular, but expensive.Traditionally they served of stone or brick.From conventional lumber to build a roof is not possible because of the shape of the roof system, which is made of laminated veneer lumber or metal beams.

Dome .Even more complicated form of the roof than arched.For a private house used very rarely, if there is a higher budget for the construction or require unusual and spectacular appearance.

Useful tips for choosing the type of roof construction house

Select one or another type of the roof during the construction of the house - it is quite difficult.We draw your attention to some important points:

• more complex the device the roof, so it is more expensive.It is necessary to consider a limited budget.In this case, it is best to restrict or lean-gable plan.
• operating life of the roof depends on the choice of its kind, competent design and construction, the choice of roofing material.
• Consider the weight of roofing materials: what they are heavier, the stronger must be the truss system, load-bearing walls, foundation.
• If you want to build a roof with his hands, but do not have experience in this business, it is necessary first to try his hand at the small outbuildings.This will avoid many mistakes and unpleasant surprises.