Projects of houses with a pitched roof - what you need to know

A shed roof made of corrugated board will give your building a special sophistication and originality. Such a roof can be a spacious area for relaxation and for receiving guests. The correct calculation of the load on the roof will even build a pool. Clear edges and corners of a flat roof perfectly fit into the general landscape and only decorate it.
Often the type of roof of a house depends on the purpose of the building itself. The pitched roof, unlike the multi-pitched roof, has its own specifics and is used only in certain conditions. The main feature of a single-pitched roof is the functionality and simplicity of the design.

Roof classification

By the number of slopes, roofs are classified into: • single-pitched roofs, which are horizontal planes that are covered with an even layer of roofing material;

1. gable and four-gable roofs are similar in appearance, however, unlike the first option, they differ in gables located between the slopes;
2. multi-pitched roofs are complex systems of many elements of irregular shape.

Features of a shed roof

Shed roof has a number of its features:

1. simplicity of design. Such a roof does not require miscalculation of the tilt angles and the creation of additional supporting systems, in contrast, for example, to the four-pitch.
2. ease of coverage. A flat roof can be covered with a single layer of roofing, which will save time and effort in applying it.
3. practicality. The area of ​​such a roof can be a kind of additional floor of the building, which will be in the open. Reliable roofing and protective barriers will allow to carry out various events here without risk to its participants.
4. reliability. The slope of such a roof is hidden from the effects of many external threats, namely precipitation, wind and gravity.
5. durability. The roof structure is simple and reliable, and therefore the service life is as long as possible.

Areas of application for pent roofs

Flat roofs are rarely used in the construction of private residential buildings. Such coatings are used in buildings where the practical component of the roof is more significant than the decorative one.
Shed roof is used to cover:

1. kindergartens;
2. schools
3. factory and storage facilities;
4. other buildings in which the reliability of the roof is more important than its appearance.

   

A pitched roof for a garage is also often used. It is quite simple in design and reliable. In terms of reliability, a single-pitched roof made of corrugated board surpasses its more complex competitors. This is not surprising, since it is much easier to cover the horizontal surface with a protective layer and treat it with the necessary compounds and mixtures.

Roofs in private houses

In private construction, roofs with one slope have been used recently. However, the construction of such a roof for a residential building differs from a shed roof for industrial buildings. In this case, the design resembles a simplified gable roof.
The main elements of such a roof are:

1. rafters or ceiling beams. The choice of location and fastening option depends on the angle of the designed roof.
2. insulation materials that provide warmth and comfort in the home.
3. final roofing.The choice of material is wide enough and preference may be given to decorative materials.

The pitched roof has a number of features that distinguish it from larger coatings:
a sloping roof made of slate often loses its functionality (the protective fence of a pitched roof is lost).

1. the roof covering is more decorative, however, by its design features it still reliably protects from wind and cold.
2. due to the use of other materials and technologies, the basic properties of the roof of a private house also change somewhat. This applies to durability and reliability.
3. a smaller surface area of ​​the roof imposes its limitations, and therefore it can sometimes be difficult or inappropriate to use certain materials that are suitable for larger structures.

To strengthen the shed type construction, special curbs made of stone are used. They can be easily built with their own hands. Thanks to the curb, the roof will have only one open side - responsible for the removal of melt and rainwater. At the same time, other parties will be protected by a curb.

The upper part of such a border, in order to protect against natural influences, is covered with galvanized sheet iron. If you neglect this, then the moisture that the stone surface absorbs will be transferred to the walls, and this in turn will reduce the life of the roof and load-bearing walls of the house.

Thus, a single-pitched roof combines the key features of a building traditional for the private sector with a simple and reliable flat roof.

The angle of inclination should vary from 50 to 60 °. It should be noted that the larger the angle, the better. But do not forget to consider the type of roofing material.

The advantages of a single-pitched roof

1. a simple shed roof is more economical in terms of heating. This design is devoid of free space between the arches of a classic gable roof.
2. for the installation of such a roof, much less building materials will be necessary, since a shed roof made of corrugated board will be equipped with minimal costs.
3. the project of a single-pitched roof for the developer will cost minimal finance.
4. the angle of inclination of this roofing system is 25 °, so that the roof can withstand weathering.
5. a single-pitched roof structure, if necessary, can be quickly, safely and conveniently repaired compared to a gable one.

Projects of houses with a pitched roof are quite diverse. You can create the simplicity of the lines and the unique style of a country house. At the same time, a flat roof can be used in summer for recreation: the appearance of gardens and recreation areas on them has become a kind of tradition for modern cottage and suburban low-rise construction

Single Slope Roof Devices

The construction of a single-type roof is as follows:

1. construction work begins with determining the required angle of inclination and the material that will be used to cover the roof. In modern construction, different types of corrugated board are often used for this purpose. It is quite simple to install and reliable in operation. When working with corrugated board, the angle of the roof should be at least 20%. Otherwise, this can lead to the fact that in case of significant precipitation in the winter, the roof under a heavy weight will bend.
2. after selecting the required angle of inclination of the roof, the front wall is raised to the height that is required to achieve the required slope of the roofing system. Often, instructions for raising the wall contain projects of houses with a pitched roof. This value is calculated on the basis of the technical indicators of the selected roofing material, and the wishes of the developer are also taken into account.
3. then a frame is constructed, on which roofing material will be laid in the future. Often it is made from prepared and well-dried lumber. The number of cross-members of the frame depends on the size of the roof, as well as on the roofing material used.
4. on the upper part of the walls, the so-called seismic belt, beams are laid. If it is not provided by the design, then a Mauerlat board is installed on the upper row of the wall masonry. Beams are laid in increments of 70-80 cm, and their ends are extended beyond the walls by 50 cm.
5. vertical rafters are attached to the laid beams, which serve as supports for the high part of the roof structure. They are installed on each beam, forming a right angle.
6. then the rafters are attached, in the future, the crate will be nailed to them. On the edge of the beam, one edge of the rafters is laid, and the second on the vertical rafters. The height and angle of the structure for all beam-rafter elements should be the same.
7. Further, a crate is made, which will connect the rafters into a single system and thereby provide the roof with the necessary rigidity. In addition, corrugated board will be attached to the crate. With the help of nails, rails with a cross section of 50x50 mm across the rafters are attached. The distance from one rail to another should be such that the corrugated sheet overlaps two battens with a margin of 15-20 cm on both sides.
8. the roof is covered with corrugated boards in rows, starting from the bottom. First lay the first row, which is the bottom. Next, the second and successively to the end of the roof. Sheets of corrugated board are attached to the crate using special self-tapping screws with rubber washers.

Slate should be laid in rows. Therefore, you need to start from the first row from the bottom, the next row should be located a little higher than the previous one.

The most used roofing coatings are: corrugated board, ruberoid, metal tile, slate, which have a wide price range. The choice of roofing material is most influenced by: the life of the building, the climate, the angle of inclination and the capabilities of the builder.
Since the slope of the installation of the roofing material for the roofing system is not significant, therefore this work is considered to be a little time-consuming. A shed roof for a bath will require the use of safety equipment. After the installation of corrugated board to the rafter system is completed, installation of a wind board is started, which is designed to protect the attic from blowing. For insulation, as a rule, extruded polystyrene foam is used, on which cement screed is carried out, and then a two-layer roofing carpet is laid.

Often designing a roof of this type, provide for the organization of inverse roofs. When choosing a heat insulator, it should be taken into account that its water absorption is minimal and the compressive strength is high. In this case, a PVC membrane, a built-in roof and mastics are used.
Like any type of roof, a flat roof requires care. Many construction companies avoid the device of this type of roof, since precipitation accumulates on its surface and subsequently seep into the room. Preventive inspection, maintenance, cleaning funnels and surfaces are much cheaper than even repairing a slate roof.
Air conditioners, split systems, ventilation outlets and various cable distributors can be installed on a house with a pitched roof. You can also install specialized heating systems that will help get rid of excess snow.
Sometimes they don’t attach much importance to the type of roof of their house. Often the choice of the type of roof rests with the designer. However, in addition to only appearance, there are a number of features that can be decisive in the decision to use one or another type of design.
So, we examined how the construction of a single-type roofing system is carried out.A pitched roof made of corrugated board is one of the most affordable and simple work performed. Thanks to its positive qualities, many choose the roofing system of a single-type type.