The procedure related to how to build a roof requires not only certain knowledge. Experience is also important. Especially if the question arises: "How to make a gable roof?".
So, to build a roof with your own hands, it is necessary to determine the roofing material at the design stage. It should also be noted that the roof structure itself depends on:
- the size of the building;
- number of storeys of this object;
- internal layout and other things.
Roof choice
Before you build a roof, you should decide on its type. Most often, for private houses, including wooden buildings, gable roofs, also known as gable roofs, are mounted. The main advantages of this roof are the following features:
- ease of installation;
- relatively low cost;
- reliability;
- the possibility of using various roofing material.
Experts recommend installing a hip roof for more complex structures, for example, for a house with an attic. For large houses, a broken cover is better. Flat and pitched roofs are the optimal roofing solution for garages, baths and other ancillary buildings.
As you know, the choice of the roof is carried out taking into account the combination of practicality and beauty of the future roof. Before making a choice in favor of a roofing material, as well as before building a roof, it is necessary to consider the following:
- the roof should be as light as possible in weight, while not creating an extra load on the walls and foundation of the house;
- the future roof must be strong and reliable;
- simple roof construction.
Erection of a roof
The process of erecting a roof is a complex and time-consuming procedure, which is better to entrust to specialists. Only they know how to build a roof correctly, taking into account all the calculations. If someone decided to build a roof with their own hands, then for calculations it is better to use the already existing special programs with automatic costing.
Roof mounting process
The installation procedure of the roof begins with the construction of the frame. The main elements of this design are rafters in the form of bars. These parts are interconnected by means of a locking system of the "groove-protrusion" type. If necessary, you should additionally strengthen the walls of the house and create a coupler of bars of the upper row in order to reduce the load on the sides of this structure.
Next, it carries out the installation of runs and stops. To reduce the load on the runs, crossbars are used, presented in the form of boards with a section of 150x40-150x50 mm.
In addition, one of the additional ways of attaching the roof are longitudinal struts. After installing the rafters, a waterproofing layer is laid. Then you can proceed with the insulation and installation of roofing material. At this stage, you should start by fixing the crate.
It should be borne in mind that the finished roof should have rectangular even slopes. Only the right choice and proper installation of layers of thermal insulation, vapor barrier and waterproofing will significantly save during the operation of the house on systems such as heating and ventilation. In addition, the roof is a reliable protection of the roofing system from various weather conditions, high humidity and dampness.