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Check the Roof When the Rainy Season Arrives
The roof is one of the most vital parts of the house that functions as a cover for the room from wind, hot sun and rain. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right roof to support comfort, especially when the rainy season arrives. As a cover for the room, the existence of a roof greatly affects the comfort of the residence. To avoid problems, such as leaks when it rains, choosing the right roof is one of the factors that should be prioritized by someone when building a house.
Seeing its very vital function, it is necessary to be careful and careful when choosing the type and material of the roof which is currently very diverse to be installed on the house. In addition, installing a roof with the right slope also needs to be considered to avoid problems with the roof, such as avoiding splashing water when it rains or preventing leaks.
Roofing materials or house tiles vary, ranging from clay, ceramic, asbestos, aluminum, metal, shingles, zinc to concrete. Each of these materials has its own weaknesses and advantages. For roofs made of clay, they can absorb and release heat in a relatively slow time, making the house cool. While metal and aluminum roofs are relatively fast in absorbing and releasing heat. However, clay tiles have a greater risk of leaking when compared to metal or aluminum roofs. Because clay tiles are small in size, the risk of leaking or splashing water when it rains is greater. Meanwhile, metal roofs have larger dimensions so the risk of leaking is smaller. To eliminate the risk of leaks in houses that use clay tiles, there are several efforts that can be made, such as using a metal roof frame, not wood. The metal roof frame does not have many connections so the risk of leaks is also much smaller. Another way is to install aluminum foil or aluminum sheet on the roof battens.
A pure metal roof is made of steel coated with aluminum. This type of roof is usually called galvanized. The motif or design of the current galvanized roof resembles clay tiles. This type of roof has a maximum width of one meter with a length of up to 12 meters. In addition, there is a textured steel roof that functions to reduce heat and the sound of rain. Apart from considering its maximum function as a house cover, there are some people who choose a roof with certain design and color considerations to support the aesthetics of the residence.
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