Every structure needs a roof to protect it against the diversities of nature and the litter of animals.
A roof covers the top most part of the building and every structure from a letterbox to a multi-storied building, not to speak of cathedrals, stadia and even halls, require a roof for protection.
However, in terms of application, you mostly see roofs in human dwelling places.
You put a roof through different uses.
However, in most countries, the roof protects you against the rain, wind, and the snow, in places like the Middle East the roof serves as an extra space and garden and a convenient place for milling grain.
Another important factor is the insulation.
In countries with torrential rainfall, the roof is water proofed against water seepage; some people used garden conservation on the roof to prevent the onslaught of the forces of the weather.
A verandah all round your house will have a roofing to protect you from sunlight, but it is very free otherwise.
Many people, even today, go for transparent fiber sheets to enjoy the dual advantage of light and open weather.
In spite of the fact that many of us move into newly rented or owned accommodation, we have to contend with the existing construction and its roof, and fathom the benefits of the roof as envisaged by the original designer.
However, if you are building your own house, you could take many important factors regarding the roof into consideration at the design stage itself, before you commence the actual building work.
In case you are renovating an existing house or building that you just bought, you can use your previous knowledge and a little ingenuity to bring out the best roofs for your home.
Remember that the world roofing industry has undergone radically positive changes, and now you get special roofing material in multifarious shapes and designs, sizes and styles, which are very new, non-traditional and evoke in you a sense of nostalgia.
It is only when you address the process of change of roof, you will think deeply and realize the enormity of options in front of you.
Gone are those days when all the alternatives ended with flat and pitched roofs.
Today the market is resplendent with designs galore, not taking into account the variety of new rooftop materials that have flooded the market and spoiled you for choice.
Some of the favorite roof styles today are: Pitched Roof These Roofs have steel trusses with rolled steel sections or in wood.
The shape of such roofs is mainly symmetrical pitched roof, while the slope varies with the climatic conditions of the country.
In countries with heavy snowfall, the rooftops are steeper in the ratio of 1:1 or 1:1.
5, allowing the snow to fall off the slope and not remain stagnant and add weight to the roof.
Shell Roofs These roofs are common where you have to cover large spaces like a theatre or library for example and just ensure to meet the specifications with regard to architectural needs.
Slate Roof The extreme durability of this kind of roof notwithstanding, most people cannot afford its costs.
Saltbox This is a very modern and aesthetically designed roof with two asymmetrical slopes, one large and one small, and is common in houses with a single story on one side and a second story on the other.
A roof covers the top most part of the building and every structure from a letterbox to a multi-storied building, not to speak of cathedrals, stadia and even halls, require a roof for protection.
However, in terms of application, you mostly see roofs in human dwelling places.
You put a roof through different uses.
However, in most countries, the roof protects you against the rain, wind, and the snow, in places like the Middle East the roof serves as an extra space and garden and a convenient place for milling grain.
Another important factor is the insulation.
In countries with torrential rainfall, the roof is water proofed against water seepage; some people used garden conservation on the roof to prevent the onslaught of the forces of the weather.
A verandah all round your house will have a roofing to protect you from sunlight, but it is very free otherwise.
Many people, even today, go for transparent fiber sheets to enjoy the dual advantage of light and open weather.
In spite of the fact that many of us move into newly rented or owned accommodation, we have to contend with the existing construction and its roof, and fathom the benefits of the roof as envisaged by the original designer.
However, if you are building your own house, you could take many important factors regarding the roof into consideration at the design stage itself, before you commence the actual building work.
In case you are renovating an existing house or building that you just bought, you can use your previous knowledge and a little ingenuity to bring out the best roofs for your home.
Remember that the world roofing industry has undergone radically positive changes, and now you get special roofing material in multifarious shapes and designs, sizes and styles, which are very new, non-traditional and evoke in you a sense of nostalgia.
It is only when you address the process of change of roof, you will think deeply and realize the enormity of options in front of you.
Gone are those days when all the alternatives ended with flat and pitched roofs.
Today the market is resplendent with designs galore, not taking into account the variety of new rooftop materials that have flooded the market and spoiled you for choice.
Some of the favorite roof styles today are: Pitched Roof These Roofs have steel trusses with rolled steel sections or in wood.
The shape of such roofs is mainly symmetrical pitched roof, while the slope varies with the climatic conditions of the country.
In countries with heavy snowfall, the rooftops are steeper in the ratio of 1:1 or 1:1.
5, allowing the snow to fall off the slope and not remain stagnant and add weight to the roof.
Shell Roofs These roofs are common where you have to cover large spaces like a theatre or library for example and just ensure to meet the specifications with regard to architectural needs.
Slate Roof The extreme durability of this kind of roof notwithstanding, most people cannot afford its costs.
Saltbox This is a very modern and aesthetically designed roof with two asymmetrical slopes, one large and one small, and is common in houses with a single story on one side and a second story on the other.
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