To date, there are countless of the most diverse types of roof construction. In addition to different roofing coverings, the roofs themselves also differ. Single pitched and multi-pitched - they can take on the most complex and bizarre forms. However, despite all this diversity and various fashion trends, the gable roof is still the most popular.
Roof types
Most modern owners of private houses, especially in areas adjacent to large cities, are quite picky about the appearance of their homes.
Such owners try to stand out from their neighbors as much as possible, and do it in all available ways. Including due to the most prominent part of any house - its roof.
Roofs are completely different - they can have a different color, shape, and texture - and at the same time look completely different from the outside. However, most of them are still easily amenable to traditional classification by the number of basic elements - slopes.
The main types of roofs include:
- Single roof. This is a completely flat roof with only one plane. It is used quite rarely and only in very specific cases.
- Double roof. One of the most popular types of roofs. It has two slopes, between which there are gables.
- Quadruple roof. The roof, which has a similar design to a gable, but the gables in it are replaced with additional slopes.
- Multi-pitched roof. A house with such a roof often has a rather complex or non-standard shape, and therefore the use of traditional types of roofs in them is very difficult.
There are also roofs with a flat and broken slope:
- A flat slope is easier to install and maintain, has a more familiar traditional appearance.
- The broken slope looks much more non-standard, while due to its shape it has a much more spacious space under the roof to create a comfortable attic or attic
Shed roofing is mainly used for large industrial buildings or houses where roof space is of practical importance.In such cases, the roof area is a kind of additional floor that does not have a roof over it.
In some cases, this can be very useful for certain activities. Based on this, the coating of such roofs is again extremely practical.
The gable roof, in addition to practical purposes, also has a purely aesthetic purpose. Such a roof can be finished with a bright, attractive roofing material that distinguishes the house from neighboring buildings. In addition, the gables located between the slopes can also be decorative.
Four-pitched hip standard roof is a further development of the gable, but has its own characteristics. The function of this type of roof is more practical - after all, in this case, the interior is reliably protected by the roof from all sides. However, this does not prevent such a roof from also being a worthy decoration of the house.
A hipped roof can be finished with a variety of different roofing materials, but here it is worth considering the specifics of its design.
Pitched roofs can be considered the most controversial, but at the same time the most interesting type of roofs. Due to the complexity of the design of such a roof, it is easy to give it both a very attractive and a very repulsive appearance.
The same applies to the protective properties of this type of roof - to create a reliable coating, you need to thoroughly study all the features of the building structure.
Thus, a gable roof is the best option, combining the best practical and aesthetic properties of the roof.
On the one hand, the relative simplicity of the design and ease of assembly, and on the other, of course, an attractive appearance, not overloaded with unnecessary details.
Features of a gable roof
The main parameters that distinguish roofs with two slopes from other types of roofs include:
- Ease of installation and maintenance. Assembling a roof from two slopes is much easier and faster than creating similar structures from four or more elements. In addition, further repair of such roofs will also not be difficult.
- Practicality. The slopes of such a roof are located at a certain angle, which does not allow excess fluid to accumulate on the surface of the roof. Also, this design perfectly protects against various winds and snow drifts.
- external attraction. The traditional form of the house, created by such a roof, does not give the impression of congestion. But at the same time, it allows you to fully express your creativity through the use of the most daring colors and materials.
Considering all this, we can say that houses with a gable roof structure will appeal to both lovers of strict and practical conservatism, and creative individuals who are used to pushing the limits of everyday life. This versatility has made gable roof the most common of all time.
Device and installation
The design of a gable roof is not very complex.
Conventionally, it can be divided into three parts:
- Gable roof truss system. This includes rafters and various supporting prefabricated systems.
- A set of insulating layers.Various insulating, moisture-absorbing and many other materials are used here, depending on the specific circumstances.
- Roof covering. The outer decorative and protective layer of the roof, which covers the more practical "patty" and gives the house a finished look.
In addition, various joints and intersections of the listed elements, which in professional language are called pitched roof nodes, are also of no small importance.
Specific types and types of nodes depend on individual design features and many surrounding circumstances, so it is not possible to list them all within the framework of one article.
After the basic device of a gable roof has become sufficiently clear, you can proceed to a more detailed study of its individual components, in particular, rafters. There are two main types of rafters - hanging and layered.
The former are much simpler and rely only on the walls of the building, while the construction of the latter is much more complex and includes many additional elements. To create a simple gable roof, ordinary hanging rafters will be enough.
Attention! Do not be deceived by the words “simple” and “ordinary” - although the design of hanging rafters is simple, this is by no means a reason to neglect reliability in their manufacture and installation.
The rafters are installed in a row between the gables and are the basis for all further roofing.
On top of them, one after another, layers of various specific materials are superimposed, serving for a variety of purposes - insulation, noise reduction and others. The specific set and sequence of such layers depends on the surrounding conditions and is displayed individually.
At the end, a roof covering is applied to the finished system. The type and material of it is dictated, first of all, by the area of the pitched roof - the more space, the more opportunities to use various types of coverage.
Guided by these tips, you can easily and quickly mount a simple gable roof, even without much experience in this matter. The most important thing is to strictly observe all the necessary security measures, because working at a high-rise in any case carries a certain amount of risk.
Even if the work itself is quite simple.
Summing up everything that has been written, it can be noted once again that the installation of a gable roof is much simpler than that of its multi-pitched counterparts, which is undoubtedly a big plus in the eyes of people who are ready to build their own house, but are afraid of the dangers and risks that pose complex prefabricated structures.
However, such a simplification by no means entails a deterioration in the practical or aesthetic properties of gable roofs. On the contrary, it is this simplicity of design that is the main reason for its reliability and durability.
After all, it is not for nothing that they say that everything ingenious is simple. And the device of a gable roof is a direct confirmation of this old truth.
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