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Getting to Know the Shapes and Meanings of Various
In the architecture of a house, the roof has a role as a guard for the house from rainwater and the scorching sun. Therefore, the role of the roof in a house is very important. Another function of the roof of the house is also as a shaper of the identity of the house itself. The shaper of the identity in question is the roof makes the exterior appearance of a house look attractive or different from other houses. So it is not surprising that 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 because the selection of roof models is also diverse and has its own design function advantages. When building a roof, the thing that needs to be considered is its construction. Each form of roof construction has different functions and meanings. In addition to having to ensure that the roof is in a sturdy condition and is also durable against wind and rain. The selection of the shape of the roof according to its function and meaning is also quite important to consider.
For those of you who are planning to build a new house, the selection of the shape of the roof also needs to be considered carefully. Don't let the roof pattern not match the exterior or interior design of the house to be built. If you feel that the roof models in Indonesia seem monotonous and boring, you can find out which roof shape is most suitable for your dream home. Let's discuss various roof shapes according to their function from various inspirations that are quite popular for you to apply!
1. Gable Roof
This gable roof shape is a roof design with the most popular model in Indonesia. This roof model is considered the safest and simplest to apply to various house designs. The shape of the gable roof consists of two sloping planes whose upper ends meet in a straight line, this line is usually called the roof. This gable roof has the most superior design. This gable roof can easily detect a leaky roof. This roof design also has radiation and heat absorption which is very suitable for use in areas with tropical climates such as Indonesia. The gable roof design usually has a minimum slope of 30 degrees and must have a bottom edge that is used for rainwater flow. The disadvantage of this gable roof is that it is less suitable for houses 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. Limas Roof Shape or Shield Roof
The shape of the pyramid roof or shield roof is a design development that perfects the saddle roof design that has been discussed previously.
The saddle roof consists of two sloping planes in the shape of a trapezoid. The two roof planes of the house with the design have a right-angled shape with the same slope. Because the shape of the pyramid or shield roof is a form of perfecting the saddle roof design, the advantages of this roof are certainly 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 design which has an angle of 30 to 40 degrees on the roof is to provide protection for 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 saddle roof. The design is also more complex and requires more materials.
3. Flat Minimalist Roof Model
The shape of the roof that is currently starting to become popular in Indonesia is the minimalist flat roof. Actually, this flat roof model is one of 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 houses. In multi-storey houses, roofs with this minimalist flat roof shape are also quite common, there are also balconies whose materials can be made sloping to one small side with a fairly strong slope.
The function of this minimalist flat roof is usually used for a terrace roof or a garden on the roof of the house. Although this flat roof is classified as the easiest roof to make, this minimalist flat roof is one of the most difficult roofs to maintain. There are many things that need to be considered in detail. One of them is to pay attention to how the circulation space underneath is when making this flat roof model, whether the room will feel cool or not hot and it could be the opposite. The disadvantage of this flat roof is the low degree of slope or almost none. This makes the flat roof prone to leaks. Therefore, if your house is in a city with high rainfall, it is not suitable to use this roof.
4. Sloping or leaning roof shape
This sloping or leaning roof shape is one of the most popular in contemporary interior style houses. The leaning or sloping roof model is also commonly found in additional buildings in the hallway or street veranda. Something that is quite popular among architects lately is combining a sloping roof with a gable roof design. Usually, the top edge of the leaning roof design is attached to a vertical wall. The advantage of this sloping roof shape, apart from its attractive exterior, is that the water only flows to one side so that it will not stagnate and leak easily.
The disadvantage of this leaning roof shape is that the degree of slope is too high, making the ceiling of the house too low. Sloping or leaning roofs are also not suitable for houses that often experience strong winds.
5. Sawtooth Roof Shape
The next roof model is the sawtooth model. This roof model is usually used in factory buildings or houses located in industrial locations. The model is indeed less popular in Indonesia, because this model is quite popular in Russia. The shape of this roof consists of two or more roof planes, each of which has an angle of 30 to 60 degrees. However, the angle of inclination of the roof design of this house is adjusted to the natural conditions of the room. For example, if the house needs lighting during the day or ventilation, then the roof plane with a slope of 60 degrees is changed to vertical. One of the functions of the steep sawtooth roof design is to protect workers and factory machines from direct sunlight. However, the sawtooth roof model can still be applied to ordinary homes. For those of you who want a unique roof shape, you can try this sawtooth roof.
6. Diamond or Pyramid Roof Shape
The next roof shape is a roof shape with a pyramid roof design. This roof model is one of the most complicated roof models to make because it requires accurate calculations of length, width and height on each side. In general, the use of this roof model is only recommended for small buildings such as security posts or other small buildings. This roof model consists of four planes of the same shape. The shape of the building plan can be a rectangle to an octagon. After knowing the types of roofs above, which one do you want to apply to your dream home in the future?
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