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Various Types of Roofs
In the architecture of a house, the roof has a role as a house guard from rainwater and the hot sun. Therefore the role of the roof in a house is very important. Another function of the roof of the house is also to form the identity of the house itself. The identity maker in question is that the roof makes the exterior appearance of a house look attractive or different from other houses. So do not be surprised if the roof is an element that plays an important role in strengthening the facade design of a building. The facade or front view of a house or building can vary due to the selection of roof models which also vary and have their own design function advantages. When building the roof of a house, the thing that needs to be considered is the construction. Each form of roof construction has a different function and meaning. Besides having to make sure the roof is in a solid condition and also durable against wind and rain. The choice of roof shape according to its function and meaning is also quite important to consider.
For those of you who are planning to build a new house, choosing the shape of the roof also needs to be considered carefully. Do not let the roof pattern do not match the exterior and interior design of the house to be built. If you feel that the roof model in Indonesia seems monotonous and boring, you can find out which roof shape is the most suitable for your dream home. Come on, discuss the various forms of roofs according to their functions from various inspirations that are quite popular for you to apply!
1. The shape of the gable roof
The shape of the gable roof is the most popular roof design in Indonesia. This roof model is considered the safest and simplest to be applied to a variety of home designs. The shape of the gable roof consists of two inclined planes whose upper ends meet in a straight line, this line is commonly referred to as a ridge. This gable roof has the most superior design. This gable roof can easily detect a leaky roof. The roof design of this house also has radiation and heat absorption which is very suitable for use in areas with tropical climates such as Indonesia. The gable roof model usually has a minimum slope of 30 degrees and must have a bottom edge that is used for rainwater flow. The drawback of this gable roof is that it is not suitable for homes that are often hit by strong winds or tornadoes. If the roof construction is not supported by a strong foundation, the roof can quickly collapse when hit by the wind.
2. The shape of the roof of the pyramid or the roof of the shield
The shape of the pyramid roof or shield roof is a design development that enhances the gable roof design that has been discussed previously. The gable roof consists of two trapezoidal inclined planes. Two areas of the roof of the house with a design that has a right-angled shape with the same slope. Because the shape of the roof of the pyramid or shield is a form of perfecting the design of the gable roof, the advantages of this roof are of course superior in terms of artistic, modern and uniqueness. This roof shape is also quite popular, aka very easy to find in Indonesia. The function of the pyramid roof shape design which has an angle of 30 to 40 degrees on the roof is to provide protection against the outer walls of the house from the heat of the sun and heavy rain. The disadvantage of this shield or pyramid roof is that the cost of making a shield roof is more expensive than a gable roof. The design is more complex and requires more materials.
3. Minimalist Flat Roof Model
The shape of the roof of the house that is currently gaining popularity in Indonesia is the form of a flat, minimalist roof. Actually, this flat roof model is among the simplest so it is quite easy to make. This roof shape can also be said to be a minimalist roof shape because its flat shape is quite common to be applied to minimalist homes. In multi-storey houses, it is also quite common to find roofs with this minimalist flat roof shape, there are also balconies whose materials can be made tilted to one small side with a fairly strong slope. The function of this minimalist flat roof is usually used for roof terraces or gardens on the roof of the house. Although this flat roof is classified as the easiest roof to make, this flat minimalist roof is one of the most difficult to maintain. Many things need to be considered in detail. One of them is by paying attention to how the circulation space underneath is going to make this flat roof model, whether the room will feel cool or not hot and it could be the other way around. The disadvantage of this flat roof is that the degree of slope is low or even almost non-existent. This results in flat roofs prone to leaks. Therefore, if your house is in a city with high rainfall, it is not suitable to use this roof.
4. The shape of the roof of the house is sloping or leaning
This sloping or leaning roof shape is one of the most popular in contemporary interior-style houses. The model of the leaning or sloping roof of the house is also commonly found in additional buildings in the hallway or overhang of the road. The thing that is quite popular among architects lately is to combine the sloping roof of the house with a gable roof design. Usually, the upper edge of the roof of the leaning house is attached to a vertical wall. The advantage of this sloping roof shape, apart from its attractive exterior, is that the water flows only to one side so it won't stagnate and leak easily. The disadvantage of this leaning roof is that the degree of slope that is too high makes the ceiling of the house too low. Sloping or leaning roofs are also not suitable for homes that often experience strong winds.
5. The Shape of the Roof of the Saw House
The next model of the roof of the house is the saw model. This model of the roof of the house is usually used in factory buildings or in houses in industrial locations. The model is indeed less popular in Indonesia, because this model is quite popular in Russia. The shape of the roof of this house consists of two or more roof areas, each of which has an angle of 30 to 60 degrees. However, the angle of inclination on the roof design of this house adjusts to the natural conditions of the room. For example, if the house needs lighting during the day or ventilation, the roof area with a slope of 60 degrees is changed to vertical. One of the functions of the design of the steep roof of the saw house is to protect workers and factory machinery from direct sunlight. However, you can still apply the saw house roof model to ordinary homes. For those of you who want a unique roof shape, maybe you can try this saw house roof.
6. The shape of a diamond or pyramid roof
The shape of the roof of the next house is the shape of the roof of the house with a pyramid roof design. This roof model is one of the most complicated roof models to manufacture because it requires accurate calculations of length, width and height on each side. In general, the use of this house roof model is only recommended for small buildings such as security posts or other small buildings. This roof model consists of four areas of the same shape. The shape of the building plan can be in the form of a 4 to an 8 facet. After knowing the type of roof of the house above, which one do you want to apply to your dream residence in the future?
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