The average life of a roof ranges from 20 to 30 years. This fact is based on the type of roof most people prefer for their houses. Within this period, the roof will begin to show signs of aging such as missing shingles, moisture seepage present on the ceiling, most and other unlikely organisms culturing Read More… »
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» What Makes Metal Roof Ideal
Metal roof possesses a myriad of features not found in any other roofing materials. Roofers have found metal roof as the best discovery in the field. There are a lot more to expect from metal roof than the common advantages of metals over composite materials. Metal roof is very durable and is perhaps the most Read More… »
» How Roof Can Resist Aerodynamic Force
Wind has always been a major enemy of all forms of structure. The force it exerts is a factor of adjustments and estimates in the structure of walls and roofs, especially of high-rise buildings. But among the structural components that counteract wind pressure, the roof is most vulnerable. It can easily be dismantled when hit Read More… »
» Roofing System – Network of Structural Elements
Roof design is based on one simple principle: to create a network of structural elements that can transfer the load of the roof towards the foundation without collapse. The task is easy but it needs to be performed by a quite complicated network of structural components. There are two major forces acting upon the roofing Read More… »
» Beams of the Roofing System
A roofing system has several sets of beams. These beams are arranged systematically to accept and distribute the loading towards the major beams and columns of the house. Beams are important because they counteract the tension created by the equally distributed downward forces in the roofing system. They also balance the compression buildup at the Read More… »
» Rafters and Other Important Components of the Roof
Rafters are among the major parts of the support system of a roof. They are responsible for carrying the weight (downward force) exerted by the roofing material and insulation. Right over the top are battens placed parallel and horizontal across or perpendicular to the rafters’ layout. These battens distribute the counteracting force of the rafters Read More… »
» Major Parts of Roofing System
A roofing system has several major and minor parts. Each of these parts is vital in the total performance of the roof. All the functions of these parts are characterized into two divisions: support and load. Support refers to any part of the roofing system that offsets or counteracts a downward force, while load refers Read More… »
» Roof Trusses, Assembling and Hoisting
Trusses comprise the framework of a roofing system. Truss structure holds every single element in the roofing system, including the deck and the roofing itself. Generally, its design is based on the floor area of the house to be constructed. Precision in measurement is necessary; an inch of mistake can lead to repeating the entire Read More… »
» How to Calculate for the Roof Slope
Accurate measurement of the roof slope will not only result in an effective drainage design as the surface runoff is properly inclined, but also in additional useful spaces such as attic over the deck. True to all construction activities, correct dimensions are important to avoid significant wastages and disparity in the structure that might cause Read More… »
» Putting Vents on a Low-Slope Roof
During summer, roofs suffer from high temperature, leading to some unlikely hitches. Depending on the type of roofing, the effects of heat range from mild warming of the attic to severe displacement of shingles that form permissible gaps. This usually happens on roofs with thin primary material and insulation and low slope or pitch. Slope Read More… »