Any house is crowned with a roof, and this system is one of the most important for its long-term functioning. Today there are various constructive types of roofs of private houses, so it will be easy to implement a certain design in your home. When erecting a roofing system, it is important to consider not only and not so much the originality of the design as reliability.
Choose a configuration
All existing types of roofs of private houses can be divided into two types - pitched and flat. Flat roofing in the arrangement of suburban housing is used very rarely - only in projects of houses in high-tech or modern style. Why? There are several reasons: a very small slope (only 3 degrees), which affects the low self-cleaning of the roof, a low degree of reliability, and minimal design value. As a rule, such a roof justifies itself in two cases:
- if the space above it will be functionally used;
- if she draws up additional extensions, for example, a swimming pool or a winter garden.
Most often, pitched roof types of private houses are erected. With their construction, a slope of at least 10 degrees is provided, while they are easy to care for, they are more reliable, there is the possibility of organizing an attic or attic space, and there are also great opportunities for the use of design refinements. On the other hand, this option will cost more, because its implementation will require more materials. Yes, and the rafter system itself will be erected somewhat more complicated.
Types of roofs of private houses with slopes:
- Shed roof - the easiest in terms of construction. This is a flat design that relies on external supporting structures of different heights. Such a roofing system is built quickly and is cheap, but at the same time it is too simple, it does not have a twist, and therefore they construct it mainly for outbuildings or garages.
- A gable roof is the most popular, its second name is gable. This is a classic of construction: in this design, two slopes are connected to each other with the help of a ridge. Slopes can be located symmetrically, and can have different slope angles. As a rule, the space between them is arranged under the attic or attic. Such a roof is a combination of practicality, simplicity and functionality.
- More complex types of mansard roofs of private houses are hip, in which triangular slopes are left in the area of the gables. Such designs are massive, impressive, high reliability and resistance to various influences.
- The hipped roof, which consists of four or more slopes that converge at the top point, also looks spectacular. There is no skate in such a roofing system, while it looks neat and symmetrical. Most often, such a roof is erected on structures that have the correct shape. By the way, this option is the most optimal if you want to translate into reality any interesting design idea.
- Another difficult option is a sloping roof. Its feature is that the attic or attic space will be spacious.
Combined types of roofs of private houses look no less impressive. A photo show that the more interesting the roofing system is, the more spectacular the exterior will look. And if you decorate it with balconies, lucarnes and other architectural elements, the roof design will be harmonious and attractive.