In order to make a high-quality and durable roof covering, not only good roofing material is needed, but also details such as additional roofing elements. Consider what these details are, how they should be selected and installed.
What are additional elements and what are they for?
Without the installation of additional elements, it is impossible to install the roof, regardless of what roofing material was used.
These important parts are made, in most cases, from galvanized steel, although there are exceptions. As a rule, the elements are selected in the same color scheme as the main roofing.
As for the purpose of additional elements, they perform mainly two functions:
- Protection;
- Decoration.
With the help of additional elements, the roof adjoins to all vertical surfaces, all joints and seams that appear during installation are reinforced. The presence of such protection increases the degree of tightness of the roof, prevents dust, water, and small debris from entering the under-roof space.
In addition, with the help of additional elements, you can decorate the roof, giving it originality and non-standard shape.
Assortment of accessories
The range of additional elements is quite wide. Their set depends on the design of the roof and the roofing material used.
Here is a list that includes additional elements for the roof, which are used most often.
- Gable plank. This is an element of protecting the edge of the crate, it is installed at the ends of the roof.
- Connections. These elements serve to protect very vulnerable parts of the roof - the places where the roof surface adjoins vertical elements - pipes, parapets, etc.
- Roof ridge. This is a corner metal product that protects the place where the roof slopes intersect.
- Corners and valleys. An element used to design internal and external corners formed by the intersection of two slopes. A particularly vulnerable area of the roof is the inner corner between the two slopes, since moisture always accumulates in it. Therefore, the design of these areas with the help of valleys is a prerequisite for creating a high-quality roof.
- Various tides. A very important element of the roof, which serves to redirect and divert water flows.
- Adapters.Elements required for installation in the presence of non-standard elements on the roof and protect the areas between the roofing and these elements.
- Gutters. They serve to direct water into the drainage system.
- Snow guards on the roof. . Elements that are installed on the roof in order to prevent the descent of blocks of ice and snow.
All of the listed additional elements are necessary in order to protect the weak points of the roof and ensure its normal functioning.
Of course, the list presented is far from complete, since the construction of the roof may require a lot of additional elements - gaskets, sealing tapes, etc.
The fact is that each roof is individual, and it is possible to give an exact list of all the necessary additional elements only when drawing up a project.
In addition to functional details, a variety of roof decorations can be added to the number of additional details. This - weather vane on the roof, wind direction indicators, spiers and other decorative details
Such elements do not carry a practical load, but with their help you can give the house an individual look, making it unlike neighboring buildings.
Tips for choosing additional elements
When ordering a set of additional elements, experts recommend:
- It is rational to order additional parts in the same company where the roofing material is purchased. Firstly, in this case, the supplier will select all the elements in the same color scheme, so the finished roof will look harmonious. Secondly, in this case, it will be possible to save on transport costs, since you will have to pay only once for the delivery of roofing material and additions.
- It must be remembered that the guarantee for roofing materials applies only if they are laid in compliance with the rules of technology, therefore, additional elements must be purchased with high quality, it is better not to save on their purchase.
Advice! If you want to reduce costs, you can go for the following trick: make the lower part of the valley from galvanization, since it is mounted under the roofing material and is not visible. The upper part of the valley should be made in the color of the main coating. Of course, such savings may seem insignificant, however, if the roof has a complex shape and, accordingly, many corners, then you can somewhat reduce the amount in the check for paying for materials.
- When purchasing additional parts, you must not forget about the mount for them. Modern roofing installation technologies, as a rule, exclude the use of conventional nails for fastening elements. Self-tapping screws, bolts or screws with gaskets are used as a fastener. Only in this case, you can expect that the roof will serve for a long time.
conclusions
Thus, additional roof elements are a necessary element of any roof, regardless of its shape and material used.
To select these parts, it is best to contact the supplier from whom the roofing material is purchased. Installation of additional elements is a complex job that requires knowledge of technology, so it is better to entrust it to professionals.
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