In the process of designing and building a country house, the question arises: how to cover the roof in the country? Even some 15-20 years ago, the choice was not great, and they relied on what they could buy closer. With the advent of profiles of various materials of manufacture, the problem of choice arose. As part of this article, we will try to consider the most popular materials for the roof of a country house, pointing out the pros and cons.
Before proceeding to the consideration of materials, let's decide on the shape of the roof of the house on the site.
The shape of the roof is distinguished by:
- Flat. The angle of inclination of the roof plane does not exceed 3 degrees.
- pitched. Accordingly, exceeding the slope of 3 degrees.
Now you can often see hastily built houses with dimensions of 6x6 in summer cottages.In order not to fool with the erection of the roof, especially if the aesthetic side of the issue does not play a role, the owner orders a pair of reinforced concrete floor slabs and directly from the car with a manipulator they install the roof in a maximum of an hour.
So, how to cover the roof in the country?
Ruberoid
The angle in flat roofs is almost zero, so it is easier and cheaper to cover such a roof with roofing material, having previously treated the concrete with bituminous mastic.
By the way, pitched roofs are sometimes covered with roofing material. In this case, it is not melted before laying, but simply fixed to the roof with something like a rail with nails. An old grandfather's way, but for a summer residence it is quite suitable.
Advantages of roofing felt coating:
- Cheapness.
- Waterproof.
- Sound, heat insulation, elasticity.
Minuses:
- You need skills to work with a burner and roofing felt.
- Service life is about 15 years (subject to technology).
- Not eco friendly.
Next, we will talk about covering for pitched cottages on the roofs. The choice here is quite wide, the choice mainly depends not only on the design features of the house, but also on the individual preferences of the owner of the house.
It is worth paying attention to such indicators:
- Calculation of the load on the roof. Let's not forget that the weight of the roof is made up of not only the constant weight of the entire structure, i.e. roofing, frame, gasket materials, but also the variable weight of precipitation (rain, snow) and wind pressure.
Attention! In the middle lane, snow pressure can reach 240 kg per square meter.
- Roof geometry.The choice of material should be related to the roof angles used. For example, natural tiles should not be laid at a slope of less than 30 degrees, since there is a high probability of rain blowing under it in strong winds.
The attic roof also differs from the deaf one in the presence of more complex shapes, which also needs to be taken into account.
- Life time. Different materials have different service life, so calculate in advance whether you need to spend money on a temporary structure, or whether it is better to choose a more economical option.
Roof tiles
This type of coating is divided according to the material from which it is made.
Ceramic tiles
The size of the segment starts from 30x30 cm, the weight of one - from 2 kg. Quite a few types of tile stamping have been invented, it makes no sense to retell everything, the difference in shape is in the way of laying.
This is a reliable and durable material, it is best manifested in such a design as do-it-yourself roof with a slope of 25 to 60 degrees. If less, then you need to additionally waterproof and arrange ventilation.
If more - you should additionally use fasteners with nails. Repair of the roof in the country in this case will be a rarity.
Pros:
- The service life without major repairs is 100-150 years.
- Excellent soundproofing.
- Not combustible material.
- Does not corrode.
- The roof is ventilated through the pores in the material, resulting in no moisture from condensation.
- Stunning appearance.
Minuses:
- A rather large weight entails a powerful supporting structure of the roof frame.
- The material is afraid of mechanical influences, fragile.
- With complex roof geometry, laying difficulties arise.
- High price.
Cement-sand tiles
This material is similar to ceramics, the difference is in production technology. If ceramic is fired in a kiln at a temperature of 1000 degrees, then cement-sand is simply poured into molds until it sets.
They work with such tiles in the same way as with ceramic ones, although it looks more massive.
Such a roof for a summer residence is fastened with nails to the crate, for which special holes are provided in the product. Iron oxide in the composition of the material gives the sheets the desired shade.
Attention! Such tile only becomes stronger over the years, so it does not have an expiration date.
Pros:
- Resistant to external factors.
- Completely looks like ceramic.
- Acceptable cost.
Minuses:
- Very fragile, during transportation there can be a lot of fight (consider this in advance).
bituminous tiles
It is produced by impregnating fiberglass or cardboard with bitumen. Such material is quite reliable, because. after styling, over time it becomes one whole posture exposed to sunlight.
A wide variety of colors and shapes allows the designer's imagination to roam with might and main, and high plasticity allows to embody the most daring architectural solutions.
The slope should not be less than 12 degrees, otherwise there is a high risk of moisture ingress. Covering the roof in the country, using shingles, will not be difficult.
Attention! The basis of such a material should be a continuous rigid lining layer. OSB is best suited for this.
Pros:
- Elastic, takes any form.
- Easy to install and repair.
- High degree of sound absorption.
- Does not corrode, does not rot.
- Affordable price.
Minuses:
- Not "elite", bitumen is bitumen.
- High degree of flammability.
- Will fade with UV over time.
metal tile
How to make the roof in the country house beautiful and affordable? Modern and very popular roofing material.
In fact, this is a textured sheet of steel galvanized on both sides with an additional polymer layer on the front surface, which reflects the effects of the environment.
Applies standard metal roof on roofs with a slope of 15 degrees, otherwise sealing of the joints is required. This is a versatile material suitable for all occasions.
It is characteristic that even a non-attic roof, or a false roof, which is performed over a flat roof, looks great with metal tiles.
Pros:
- Ease and speed of installation.
- Acceptable cost.
- Durability.
Minuses:
- Low level of sound insulation.
- A lot of waste when laying (take with a margin).
Slate
Produced by impregnating with cement (85%) asbestos fiber (15%). This is an old time-tested material, which is still preferred by many because of its ease of installation and strength.
From slate, the roof in the country house is most often done with your own hands. Slate sheets are simply attached with slate nails to the crate, which is desirable to be laid with roofing material.
Pros:
- Strength.
- Easy to cut.
- Low cost.
Minuses:
- Not presentable.
- Breaks under pressure.
- Environmentally harmful.
- Not durable.
Metal roofs
Not only modern professional sheets of various modifications are very popular today, but also a good old seam roof, as well as shed roofs from corrugated board.
A wide variety of shapes and colors gives the designer imagination. It is similar in properties to a metal tile, so we will not consider it in detail.
Seam roofing is used for any area of the roof surface. Simply quickly sheets of steel are fastened together using a special tool.
The arrangement of the roof of a country house completely depends only on your financial capabilities and flight of fancy. And remember that a true professional will always avoid critical mistakes.
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