The construction of a roof is an important matter and requires special attention. So, a single-pitched roof will be justified in some cases, and in some only damage to the future home. Let's consider the pros and cons of such a roof, as well as how to choose and build it correctly.
Secrets of the right saddle roof
Before making such a choice, it is necessary to take into account the climate in which your home is located. If it is dry, that is, within a year there is little precipitation, this will be the best solution.
What else needs to be considered? Tilt angle. The roof will be almost flat with an inclination angle of 5%. Conditionally, a flat roof is formed at an inclination angle of less than 5%, and at two and less percent it will be considered flat. There are almost no flat roofs. What you should certainly remember about the angle of inclination is that it is necessary to choose its value carefully and correctly, and the lower part of the structure must meet the prevailing winds.
Let's move on to the cold region. In such regions, it is better not to build an ordinary saddle roof, because a lot of snow falls, and with it the gable roof will best cope. However, now in the cold latitudes there are more and more small houses with gable roofs, thanks to the development of architectural and design ideas. In such a case, the roof building system should be as strong as possible, or it is worth giving the roof slope a slope of 45 degrees (or 100 percent).
How to use a saddle roof?
There are many ways. So, thanks to the large area of the single ramp and its absolutely flat surface, you can use such a roof to build solar panels or a solar collector that will allow you to receive hot water for heating the house. But this, of course, will be appropriate only in the sunny regions or in the mountains.
In addition, the smooth surface of the saddle roof can be mounted at any angle and orient in any direction.
Private houses with a gable roof
In our time, such houses are becoming more popular, and with the surface of such a roof you can experiment and get very interesting and unique projects. There are houses with broken roofs, at the most acute angle, and only that they are not placed on the roofs themselves! Small gardens, for example. All this with the right design approach and careful consideration of all the details looks very nice and stylish.
As for the material, the popular choice in recent times is a one-pitched roof made of corrugated board. This is a good economical material that will last you a long time and has a beautiful appearance, as well as many colors and shades. Now more and more people prefer to build it themselves for many reasons. And the technology of its construction is not too expensive and quite understandable.
Summing up. What are the advantages of a saddle roof? First, it is not costly and affordable for many. Secondly, such a roof, because of its flat surface, will not create big problems in case of construction of another floor. And thirdly, for a roof of this type, any material that you like and you can afford is available. As for minuses, these are obvious inconveniences in the construction of such a roof in cold snowy latitudes, an unsightly appearance that requires special attention to the choice of roofing materials, as well as enhanced heat and waterproofing of the roof.
But whatever you want to build - a permanent home or a dacha with a saddle or any other roof - it is always important to take into account the peculiarities of its construction. Only so the future house will stay for a long time and will not cause big discomfort to the owners.
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