In the construction of any house, the roof and its cover are an important part of the structure. To protect against natural conditions: snow, rain, hail, wind - any home needs a roof. Its types are presented on the modern market in large quantities, and you can choose not only high-quality, but also an option that is suitable in color and cost. They are divided into roofs for cottages, cottages and urban construction. One of the most common materials in Russia remains galvanized steel - a fairly lightweight and inexpensive material that allows you to cover the roof of any shape. This is a traditional roof, the types of which are used everywhere: sheet, mastic, piece or type-setting, roll and membrane. But the exclusive coating is quite expensive and is rarely used (copper, sod, tiled, reed, shale).
The types of roof, the photo of which is presented below, have different characteristics.
Leafy
Roofing sheet material, in turn, is divided into asbestos-cement sheets, metal tiles, bitumen-cardboard and steel galvanized sheets. The very first of these materials appeared wavy asbestos-cement sheets or, as the people call it, slate. This is a fairly durable material and can last up to 50 years. And to give a decorative look and greater strength, it is covered with special slate paint. Wavy bitumen-cardboard sheets, known as ondulin, euro slate or aqualin, are much lighter than slate and steel sheets. They are very flexible and easy to install. The service life is slightly less than that of slate or galvanized steel sheets (from 25 to 30 years).
Mastic
Such roofs are good where severe environmental conditions. They consist of one or more components that are poured onto the roof surface. After the mass has dried, a rubber-like monolithic surface is formed.
Typesetting
This is a piece roof, the types of which are represented in large numbers. Its most common variety is flexible soft tiles. It is a very reliable, aesthetically attractive and durable material. This coating is maintenance-free and suitable for installation on complex areas.
Roll
The most famous of rolled roofing materials are roofing materials , roofing felt and glassine. The basis for their manufacture is cardboard. They are mainly used as a waterproofing layer. This is a short-lived material that undergoes decay. At present, another roof, types of polymer-bitumen material, has begun to be manufactured on the same basis, which has increased its durability, thermal insulation and frost resistance. It is laid with mastic on a concrete or metal base.
Membrane
Membrane coatings are mainly used for public and industrial buildings. This is a polymer rubber-like material, high strength, not afraid of punctures and sprains. It is a canvas that unfolds and fits on the roof. Such material can be mounted on an old roof. The variety and types of roof roofs allow you to find the optimal solution, so do not rush to the choice of roofing material, since the durability of the entire building depends on it.