Using wood as the main building material and so increases the volume of living space, but frame houses with an exploited roof they went even further. A full-fledged relaxation area right on the roof, a wonderful view of the garden, the opportunity to have the best sunbath on a hot summer day. This architectural solution has a lot of obvious and hidden advantages.
Advantages of projects with an exploitable roof
- Price of one-story and two-story projects houses with an exploitable roof will be lower than traditional options. Since the surface area itself will be smaller, material costs are reduced accordingly.
- The construction process will be completed in the shortest possible time. In just a couple of months you will be able to start interior decoration premises.
- When ordering a house project with a serviceable roof from the Dachny Season company, you will be able to agree on adjustments with our specialist. The final version will 100% meet your needs. Roof garden, table for relaxation, even barbecue area. For modern designers nothing is impossible.
- It is much easier to install an air conditioning system on a flat roof, satellite dish or solar panels.
You can't say that you're at home with flat roof so common in our area. Still, we are more accustomed to seeing classic gable or multi-slope roofs. It is believed that houses with a flat roof look exclusive, even eccentric, and speak of their owner as a great original, a modern person who thinks outside the box.
By and large, “flat roof” is a rather arbitrary name. There should always be a slight but obligatory slope. Otherwise, rainwater or water after melting snow will accumulate on the roof, which will ultimately lead to serious troubles and costs for repairing not only the roof, but also interior spaces.
In addition to its direct functions - thermal insulation and protection of the house from precipitation - a flat roof can be used as an additional recreational area.
Let’s try to figure out how appropriate it is to choose a house design with a flat roof in our area. To do this, you need to imagine the advantages and disadvantages of this type of roofing.
Advantages of a flat roof
- A flat roof allows you to optimize costs. It is smaller in area than any pitched roof. This allows the developer to save significant amounts on materials.
- The simple shape of the roof significantly reduces installation time.
- For the same reasons, repairing and maintaining the flat roof of an already constructed building is incomparably easier than in houses with pitched roofs.
- But the most important advantage of house designs with flat roof- additional usable space that home owners can use at their discretion. Some elements can be placed on the roof of such a house engineering systems, for example, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Or you can install solar panels.
- But most often the flat roof space is used as an additional comfortable relaxation area. Here you can equip a solarium or a place for sports. By the way, there are even projects that make it possible to equip a swimming pool. The roof garden looks very impressive. Modern technologies make it possible to pave the roof with paving stones. And in combination with a lawn and decorative trees, comfortable wicker furniture, garden gazebo with a fireplace, this place will become the center of a family holiday.
Naturally, like any roofing system, a flat roof has its disadvantages
- More careful design and installation of the roof will be required, otherwise retribution in the form of expensive interior repairs is inevitable.
- You will also have to pay additional costs for organizing internal drains.
- There are certain inconveniences associated with maintaining a flat roof. Firstly, constant monitoring of the moisture content of the insulation and the tightness of the roof is necessary. Secondly, there is always the possibility of clogged or frozen internal drains. Thirdly, in snowy winters there is a risk of leaks due to large accumulations of snow. But this disadvantage can be easily circumvented if you install an Anti-Ice system on the roof. True, this leads to additional costs.
Project of a house with a flat roof: is it worth doing?
We can say quite definitely that with careful design study and competent work of builders, it is worth building a house with a flat roof. Ultimately, you get original housing with additional square meters useful area and save money on construction work and materials. And Dom4M hopes that you for many years live in comfort comfortable home, built according to our design.
There are many roof design options for a private home. Today, along with tent structures modern technologies and materials allow you to create flat options. It is worth considering in more detail what a house with a flat roof is, its design features, pros and cons.
Description
Traditionally, in temperate and northern latitudes, a hip roof with sloping slopes was erected, which prevented the accumulation of snow cover on the surface and allowed heavy precipitation to flow down onto the rain drain system. Houses with a flat roof were common in the southern regions, where there was no heavy rain and no snow fell at all in winter. But the development of construction technologies and the emergence of modern materials, especially waterproofing, have made it possible to create a horizontal roof without any problems in any region, even in the Far North.
A flat roof is a ceiling that is located horizontally directly above the residential floors of a private house. Several layers of insulating materials that protect against moisture, cold and steam, as well as a drainage system, make it possible to create reliable upper protection in a one-, two- or three-story private house.
You should not be afraid that leaks will appear on the ceiling of the last floor, since with a competent approach and high-quality materials they are completely excluded. The main thing is to properly operate such a roof and promptly change the coating in accordance with the warranty period.
For buildings with a straight roof, functionality increases because the roof surface can be used. In many ways, the installation of such buildings is simplified compared to tented options, where it is necessary to erect rafter system. They also have a lot of other advantages.
Principle and types of design
To begin with, it is worth noting that a flat roof in a private house is not strictly horizontal; in order to prevent water from accumulating and allowing it to drain, a surface slope of approximately 5-7° is provided. The principle here is the same as for the drains of a pitched roof - they are located at a slight slope, which is invisible from the ground, but allows all the accumulated moisture to drain into the drainpipe. The same is true on a flat roof: water collects in a certain place due to the unevenness of the surface, but the area looks horizontal; you can safely lay out a lawn on it or arrange an area for recreation.
The drainage system on such a roof contains special funnels, into which rainwater flows under the influence of gravity and then, using a system of hoses, goes into the sewer or underground. These devices are made of plastic that is not susceptible to moisture and rot, mounted in layers of insulation on the roof, and equipped with a protective mesh on top so that the neck and drains do not become clogged. One such water intake funnel is designed for approximately 100-150 square meters. m of roof area, from here you can calculate their total number. Usually for small country house 1-2 pieces are enough.
A flat roof can be used or not. If it is practically not used, that is, it is climbed several times a year to check the integrity and current repairs, then the coating contains the following layers from bottom to top: thermal insulation, vapor barrier and waterproofing. The flooring technology here is almost the same as in residential multi-apartment and industrial buildings.
There are the following common types of unused flat roofs: corrugated and monolithic.
- The first option is frame. First on concrete base a metal profile lathing is installed or wooden beams, they are placed in it insulating materials. Then profiles are attached to the frame metal sheets. It's relative cheap option, easy to install, the design is lightweight. But it is practically impossible to walk on such a roof, because the profiles will sag and deform.
- Monolithic coating for a flat roof contains several layers. Directly laid on a concrete slab vapor barrier film from hot bitumen, then comes mineral wool and waterproofing, and a cement-based screed reinforced with reinforced mesh is poured on top. Such an unused roof will have a lot of weight, but it will reliably protect the house from precipitation and cold.
Another option is if the roof is constantly in use, people walk on it, or there are some objects standing on it. Then the insulating layer changes order: first comes the waterproofing, on top of which the thermal insulation is installed. Therefore, such a roof is called inversion.
The order of laying materials is as follows: First, a bitumen-polymer membrane is placed on the floor slab, then a layer of thermal insulation made of penofol, penoplex or expanded polystyrene is laid. If you want to create a green lawn on the roof of your house, then a separating and filtering layer of geotextile is laid on top of these insulators, and then a fertile layer on which natural grass will grow.
Such a roof with a fertile layer can be used freely throughout the warm period, if properly installed system drainage system it is not afraid of rain. On the roof you can place a nursery or sports ground, put sunbeds or benches, create flower beds and even have a picnic. Operable roofs with green coating are now common not only in country houses, but also in city houses.
The installation of a flat roof does not end with flooring and pouring insulating layers and laying drainage systems. For proper operation, ventilation must be provided. Moisture and its vapors can accumulate between the layers of insulation; later, when it freezes, the insulation cake can crack, bubbles appear on it, and peeling occurs. In order to avoid this, aerators are used - plastic or metal tubes with umbrella-shaped caps that are mounted inside roofing covering. The air entering through them, due to the pressure difference, evaporates water vapor from the insulation layers, they remain completely dry.
Another important point after laying a flat roof is the construction of lightning protection. It should not be neglected, since, despite the low probability of occurrence, a thunderstorm can lead to the most catastrophic consequences in country house. The lightning protection mesh is installed inside the insulation layers, if they are not flammable, or if they are flammable, on top of them on special holders at a height of 10-12 cm from the surface. All nodes of this grid are connected into one lightning rod made of thick conductive wire, which goes to grounding.
Advantages and disadvantages
Low-rise buildings with a flat roof, built according to various projects, have been in use in our country for several years now. Reviews from owners who have lived in such houses for several years will help highlight all the advantages and disadvantages of such structures.
Their advantages are the following:
- saving on materials - there is no need to build a complex rafter system, and roofing work is simplified;
- speed of construction compared to gable slopes and even more so hip roofs;
- ease of repair and replacement of roofing coverings;
- the installation of a flat roof allows you to create a platform on it for various needs: a lawn, a recreation area with a gazebo, a gym, a children's corner, etc.;
- it is possible to install windows in the ceiling; this is a very original interior design plus an additional source of natural light on the ceiling;
- roofing work will be much safer than with a hip roof;
- in case of strong gusts of wind there is no risk of failure of massive rafter structures and cladding.
Based on reviews from the owners of such houses, one can point out the disadvantages of a flat roof:
- unlike tented structures, snow will accumulate on such roofs in winter in large volumes, which must be regularly removed manually;
- installation of a drainage system is required;
- it will be necessary to constantly monitor the integrity of the roof and the absence of leaks;
- Despite the apparent ease of installation, the flooring of a flat roof has many nuances; the insulating layers and gutters must be done as correctly as possible, otherwise leaks cannot be avoided.
Many projects of private houses with a horizontal roof came from Europe, where the climate is milder. Therefore, such decisions must be adjusted in accordance with our more severe weather conditions.
What to make it from?
Flat roofing can be made from various materials, their choice depends on the design of the building itself.
- If the house is brick, made of gas silicate or concrete blocks, then a reinforced concrete slab can be used as a roofing. In this case, the roof will be as durable as possible; bulky and heavy objects can be placed on it. Similar material the ceiling is not protected from moisture, so in any case you will have to make a layer of waterproofing from rolled bitumen or screed with a lower bitumen-polymer membrane.
- Wooden roofing slabs Such structures will cost less than concrete ones; they can be made on a country plot yourself. A frame with beams is installed on the walls; planed beams 10x4 cm or others can be used as them, the main thing is that they are able to withstand the weight of future insulation and other objects located on the roof. The wood is treated with an antiseptic and fireproof solution. A timber roof can be covered with wood boards, boards or metal corrugated sheets.
- Bitumen is traditionally used as waterproofing for houses with a flat roof. It is an organic hydrocarbon-based material that is produced during the distillation of petroleum. It has excellent waterproofing properties, is not susceptible to moisture, rotting, and is not afraid of frost. The main disadvantage of bitumen is considered to be that it is not environmentally friendly - it contains harmful components and emits a pungent odor when heated. Nevertheless, bitumen insulation is still in demand, including in the construction of houses with a flat roof.
Bitumen can be rolled or liquid. Typically, a combination of these two types is used for maximum effectiveness. First, the hot solution is poured onto the prepared, cleaned surface, then rolls of solid bitumen are rolled out onto the top. This combination allows you to close any microscopic cracks and cracks and reliably protects the roof from moisture.
- There are other modern waterproofing materials, cleaner and harmless than bitumen. These include, for example, euroruberoid. It is also made on a bitumen basis, but, thanks to synthetic fabrics and polymers in the composition, emits less harmful substances and smells. Euroroofing material is produced in rolls; for strength, it is sprinkled with special mineral chips.
- There is sprayable waterproofing for roofing in the form of powders and aerosols. It is applied to the surface using special equipment. Such mixtures are produced from plasticizers, cement, synthetic resins and hardeners. Their advantages are that they not only protect from moisture, but also reflect the sun's rays and do not allow steam to pass through.
- Coating waterproofing is widely used to protect against precipitation. It, like liquid roofing felt, is applied to the roof surface with a roller or brush. Among such materials, emulsion, rubber, polymer mastics and primers are especially common.
- There are options for bulk waterproofing in the form of granules, which absorb moisture well and prevent it from leaking into the living space. Examples include expanded clay and crushed stone. Their advantage is that no complicated installation is required - the granules simply rise to the roof level, scatter and evenly smooth over the surface.
- As a vapor barrier layer, a polyethylene film 0.1-0.5 mm thick is usually used, which is laid across the entire width of the roof under the thermal insulation layer. To protect against the cold, many effective materials are used: mineral wool, polystyrene foam, penoplex, expanded polystyrene and others.
- Continuous glass roofs are very effective and impressive to look at. A transparent ceiling in a house visually enlarges the space, creates a unique airy atmosphere, and the rooms are always as bright as possible. It is not very difficult to install such ceilings; it is enough to create a frame from metal profiles or wooden frames and glaze it. But the operation of a glass roof becomes more complicated; in winter it is necessary to constantly clear it of snow cover. Therefore, it is best to make a continuous ceiling with small ceiling windows.
Design options
A flat roof can be installed either in a one or two-story house with a small area, or in a spacious cottage. In a large building, you can combine a pitched hipped roof with a horizontal one, for example, using it for an outbuilding or veranda. The shape of the roof can also be different: square, rectangular and more complex. The main thing with a non-standard project is to correctly calculate the slopes and drainage system so that moisture does not accumulate on the surface.
Air conditioners, ventilation systems, television antennas, communication boxes and other equipment can be located on the inversion flat roof. If the roof will be used as a platform for recreation or other active pastime, then it is necessary to install a fence along its edges.
Also, when installing such a roof, you should immediately take care of a convenient climb to the top with railings. There are many inversion roofing designs with drawings that you can use as a guide when building your home.
Installation Instructions
Before constructing and arranging a flat roof, it is worth breaking down a step-by-step plan for all the work.
- It starts with choosing the shape, type and materials for the ceiling. It is worth considering that the load on such a structure is always more intense than on tent options. Based on this, you need to make a drawing of the frame system with beams and floors. The sketch indicates geometric shapes, sizes, color, materials, necessary communications. It is best to immediately have a visual idea of what the future roof for your home will look like.
The type and shape of the roof always depended on the region and the natural and climatic conditions that existed in it. In northern lands with a lot of rain in summer and snow in winter, they were historically used different types pitched roofs. This has a completely rational justification - this way precipitation rolls down faster, and the roof is more likely not to leak.
In some places, a dome acted as an alternative to a pitched roof. As an example, we can name such a traditional type of residential building for some peoples as the yurt.
Dome, like pitched roof, is quite effective in removing snow and water. In addition, it copes well with wind loads - which is a serious threat to the familiar sloping roof with large overhangs.
But the hot southern regions could afford to make a very slight slope for water drainage. For example, in ancient Greece it was common one-story houses with a flat roof that has a slight slope, with an open courtyard and a pool into which the water flowed.
However, this is all about the past. Modern construction technologies allow us to do what was previously considered irrational and even impossible. And flat roofs gradually penetrated into all regions, increasingly displacing other options. Take a look at any large city. And recently, in private houses, flat roofing is gradually replacing the traditional pitched roof.
Advantages of a flat roof
This trend is explained by a number of significant advantages that this particular type of roofing has. Firstly, it is structurally simpler. That is, its construction requires less time and materials. It is easier to insulate it. This leads to a reduction in construction time and significant cost savings. It is not surprising that in a market economy this type of roofing has become most widespread.
And secondly, a flat roof is a potential opportunity to increase the usable area that you can use. After all, such a roof can be made usable - which is what we see in numerous projects of modern houses with a flat roof.
And this idea is from beautiful projects has long since begun to migrate into reality. This is not an architectural utopia, but something that you can implement in your own two-story house with a flat roof if you wish.
Disadvantages of a flat roof of a house
Of course, the widespread introduction of this type of roofing also has a huge number of opponents who claim significant disadvantages of this solution.
For example, it is often said that flat roofs still leak too often.
And the absence of the usual overhangs for a pitched roof makes the facades of the building more vulnerable, which are not protected in any way from the destructive influence of moisture and, as a result, quickly lose their appearance.
They mention an even greater snow load, which leads to the need to manually clean the roofs. But let's look at each of these disadvantages in a little more detail.
Frequent leaks: who is to blame and what to do
Unfortunately, this is a reality - a huge number of modern apartment buildings with flat roofs regularly need repairs. And residents of their upper floors often suffer from water flowing along the walls and ceiling.
However, it is not the type of roofing itself that is to blame. Remember to panel houses after all, other claims are often made. Poor sound insulation, freezing walls in some places... The thing is that during the construction of most of the modern housing stock, they relied not on quality, but on speed and quantity. And it was right - the housing crisis was very acute, it had to be solved somehow.
But yes, as a result, residents of such houses now have problems. Including with a leaking roof. But not because this type of roof is, in principle, unable to withstand the destructive effects of moisture. But because its installation requires professionalism, a careful approach and high-quality materials.
However, for those so common in panel residential buildings There is another reason for problems with leaks. This is a failure to comply with what are called “operating rules.”
There are different types of flat roofing. For example, one on which you can walk, even plant grass there, organize recreation areas, parks, and swimming pools on it.
If you start studying fashionable designs of houses with a flat roof, you will often find all this there. But standard construction involves a different type of construction. One that you basically can’t walk on.
However, it is not always possible to fulfill this condition in practice. The roofs are cleared of snow, communications are installed on them - and so on. And all of these actions potentially lead to future leaks.
Thus, if you entrust the installation of a flat roof to professionals in your private home and comply with all operating conditions, the roof will not disappoint you.
The destructive influence of moisture: how to save facades
So, critics of flat roofs say that the lack of large overhangs characteristic of traditional pitched roof leads to rapid destruction of facades. And, in general, it’s hard to argue - water can even affect mountain slopes, let alone brickwork.
However, do overhangs really protect facades from moisture that well? Imagine slanting streams of rain falling onto the surface of a wall at an angle. The roof overhangs take on some of it, that's true.
But in fact, they really only cover a small strip of the facade from above. The larger the protruding part of the roof, the larger this space will be. But its size cannot be increased indefinitely.
Thus, to protect facades, you need not some special type of roofing, but modern construction technologies. For example, frame house with a flat roof, lined with porcelain tiles or siding, will be extremely resistant to external influences.
Snow loads
This factor can be very significant in some regions. The snow layer has a large weight, which additionally loads the ceiling. And if it fails, the consequences will be very dire.
However, according to the rules, the design features of a flat roof are calculated taking into account the possible snow load. Thus, if no fatal errors were made during design and construction, snow will not affect the house in any way, no matter what kind of roof it has.
Aesthetic options
Sometimes you can hear that rectangular boxes with a flat roof are uninteresting and ugly. Of course, those who say this have never seen modern houses with a flat roof, even in a photo, let alone in person.
It is no coincidence that this architectural solution is now at the peak of popularity. Styles such as hi-tech, minimalism, and modernism invariably give preference to roofs with a slight slope. Because this allows you to create a more complex planning structure, embody previously impossible ideas, and create expressive and unusual compositions. Such architecture can look very impressive and original.
Photos of houses with a flat roof
Habitual hip roofs, forming an attic or attic, to a certain extent limit the spatial capabilities of a country house. Initially they tried to solve this problem using attic floors, and over time, waterproofing technologies made it possible for houses with a flat roof to appear, and most developers now have a catalog of projects for such structures. Of course, they are somewhat unusual for our traditions, but interesting from an architectural and practical point of view.
Carefully thought out flat roof design Source domnomore.com
Advantages and disadvantages of a flat roof
It is clear that a well-equipped flat area at the top of the building can be used as a recreation area, a gym, or an original living room - its purpose depends entirely on the imagination and interests of the owners. But first of all, the roof of a house is a guarantor of the reliability, waterproofness and durability of the entire building. Therefore, a roof without slopes, like everything new, raises many questions, the main one among them: what is good about such a design and what may be wrong with it.
Arguments for horizontal roofing
- The flat roof attracts with its simplicity and time of installation. Roofing layers are applied to concrete slabs, based on wall panels. There is no need to create a sheathing, use timber, boards, or other lumber; the surface is installed in one plane, without scaffolding and insurance. This saves time, finances, and resources.
- The horizontal plane design is reliable, durable, and does not require annual maintenance. If the technology and sequence of construction work is followed, and the drainage of melt and rainwater is properly arranged, a long service life is guaranteed.
- High thermal insulation capacity of all roofing options.
A well-made roof allows you to even build a lawn on it. Source proroofer.ru
- Saving materials, working time, and money costs by reducing area.
- Ease of installation and service various equipment (air conditioners, ventilation, antennas, solar panels);
- Attractive design of the facade of the house with a flat roof, clarity and completeness of lines.
- The ability to use the additionally created area at your own discretion - recreation, sports, hobbies, entertainment.
In general, the design of a house with a flat roof fits well into the surrounding nature, and a practical approach to the additional space created on the roof improves the quality of living and leisure activities.
Cons of a flat roof
The main and significant disadvantage horizontal design there is a danger of leakage. The snow that has accumulated over the winter melts and seeps through the smallest cracks, gradually expanding them, moistening the walls of the house. This is a common occurrence with roofs that are not installed correctly. This drawback will not appear if all the work was carried out using technology, but whether this will be possible will not be known immediately.
The second most important disadvantage of a flat roof is the guaranteed accumulation of snow on it, which will have to be cleaned manually if you plan to go “out into the open sky” in winter.
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What you should think about before creating a flat roof - in the video:
As a result, you can only trust the construction of a house with a flat roof to a developer who provides a guarantee for the work performed, plus, you must be prepared for snow removal work.
Main types of flat roofs
The unusual configuration of a flat roof is not only functional and beautiful, but also diverse. Without going into details, initially they are conditionally divided into two large groups - exploited and non-exploited. Each of them, in turn, is structurally performed using traditional (classical) or inversion technologies.
Separation by method of use
Exploited. They are used by the owners of the house as additional space in the house. To do this, it is important that the surface is strong, even and smooth. A slight slope of up to 5°, necessary for water drainage, does not interfere with free movement and is practically not felt. In most cases, a house with a serviceable roof is preferable due to its additional features.
Part of a flat roof can be transparent Source domsireni.ru
Unexploited. Structurally simpler, since there is no need for a rigid base for waterproofing and rigid insulation. To maintain the roof, ladders and walkways are placed on it so as not to create an uneven load. This type of flat roof is cheaper to construct, but because of this, the estimated service life is shorter than a more complex flat roof in use.
Design differences
Any flat roof is a kind of “pie” in which hydro-, thermal- and vapor barriers alternate. In some versions, layers are also added to increase the overall strength of the coating.
Classic (traditional) flat roofing is also known as “soft”. Its peculiarity is the location of the waterproofing layer, which is placed outside. The softness of this coating is due to the bitumen-containing component of the waterproofing.
The disadvantage of this solution is that the top layer is constantly exposed to the sun's UV rays and temperature changes.
Their influence is especially destructive with the onset of frost, when at night the temperature may already be below zero, but during the day the air still warms up well. As a result, the waterproofing is destroyed over time and moisture from rain and melting snow gets onto the concrete base and through the cracks in the joints of the slabs into the building.
Pie classic flat roof Source pronovostroy.ru
The roof is inverted or lightweight, designed taking into account the sad experience of using the classic one. It has a significantly longer service life due to the inversion (turning over) of the arrangement of the “pie” layers, which eliminates rapid failure waterproofing coating. Here, the concrete base is initially waterproofed, then there is a layer of durable hydrophobic (not wetted by water) insulation, on which there is already a “working” coating on which you can walk. Gravel, crushed stone or paving stones are often used as the latter. Insulation quality inversion roof allows you to even arrange a grass lawn on it or lay paving slabs.
Inversion roof pie Source dom-steny.ru
The beginning of everything is a project
Having decided to build a house with a flat roof, first of all you need to decide on the purpose of the roof - whether you need it to be used or not. There will be a serious difference in cost between them, because the first option provides for a reinforced foundation and load-bearing walls, taking into account the weight of reinforced concrete floors (especially for a two-story house).
The main purpose of drawing up a project is precisely to plan all the loads that the building will experience in order to determine the amount of materials that will be used for its construction. In addition, design helps to draw up a clear and understandable plan for the proposed work. Specialized programs are used to draw up the project, so it is strongly not recommended to take on this work yourself without having the necessary skills.
Moreover, you should not rely on your own strength if you want to get a house with a complex shape. Source kakpotolok.ru
The main design stages are as follows:
- Drawing up a general sketch of the building. When does the developer know linear parameters of the object being built and from what materials it is planned to be built, designers can already calculate the weight of the building, and therefore calculate the load on the foundation. In addition, the known shape of the structure makes it possible to calculate wind and snow loads, which are added to the weight of the house.
- Calculation of load-bearing structures. Here the number of beams to create the sheathing, their cross-section and length are calculated.
- Creation of a plan diagram. On it, in addition to the main walls, all additional elements of the future structure are drawn and their location is indicated.
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Review of the project of a house with a flat roof from the architect on video:
Houses with a flat roof can be designed in almost any style, but the most functional and appropriate design is the high-tech style. This could be a small cubic house designed for a married couple or a large modern cottage with terraces on the ground and on the roof.
In addition to the adapted architectural and construction project, it is advisable to order a working plan, taking into account the characteristics of the house, in relation to the construction volumes. Thus, the total cost of the future home is determined.
The roof plan indicates the slopes and location of additional elements Source homycomfort.ru
What the plan should consider
Despite its apparent simplicity, a flat roof consists of a fairly large number of different elements and each of them has certain nuances in selection and installation.
- Junction nodes. These are all the intersections of horizontal and vertical planes - outer sides, chimney walls, ventilation outlets, etc. The design of the junction units must ensure complete tightness of the connection, therefore it is carried out strictly according to the technology prescribed for the materials used.
Sealing of junction points Source build-sami.ru
- Cornice. It is needed to protect the walls and blind areas of the building from water leakage from the roof, and simply gives the building an architecturally finished look. Depending on the climatic characteristics of the region, the width of the cornice can be 0.5-1 meter.
The eaves extend to the required distance Source krysha-expert.ru
- Drainage funnels. They are installed to remove water that collects from the entire surface of the roof in its lowest areas. The approximate number of funnels is one for every 0.75 m² of roof surface area.
Funnels for collecting water Source productstroy.ru
- Aerators and weather vanes. The purpose of these elements is to remove water vapor that forms inside the coating cake.
Wind vane on a flat roof Source interistroy.ru
- Lightning rod. It is made in the form of a horizontal mesh or vertical lightning rods.
Horizontal and vertical lightning rod on a flat roof Source assz.ru
- Drainage Regulates the flow of water from the roof. It can be external or internal - the first option is cheaper and easier to operate.
The best way to drain water is through a drainage system. Source nkkconsult.ru
We must always remember that the coordinated interaction of all components ensures only the use of suitable materials and strict adherence to construction technology.
Examples of projects
When choosing a project for a future house, it is useful to pay attention not only to its architecture and dimensions, but also to the nature of the roof, the material of the floors, the structure of the roof and the possibility of using it as an addition to the total area of the house.
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Some examples of projects in the video:
Two-story house in Hi-Tech style
High-tech modern house project with a flat roof warm walls from aerated concrete and ceramic blocks. Two-story, medium size (up to 150 m²), designed for arranging a used flat roof.
The stepped configuration made it possible to divide the upper space, where one part of the roof is used to house process equipment.
The design of the facade is interesting, combining smooth walls and textured finishes.
Project appearance Source lagrans.com
Layout of rooms on the first and second floor Source mainavi.ru
One-story house
A small family with an average income will comfortably accommodate in a modern one-story compact house, the roof of which serves as an addition to the total area. Panoramic windows, large kitchen, orientation residential premises to the south, southwest maintain the warmth and comfort of the house.
The slight slope of the roof ensures the drainage of rain and melt water and does not interfere with safe movement on the roof. The estimated area of 86 m² is increased due to the exploitable roof. Monolithic ceiling and PVC roof membrane guarantee long term operation of the house. The flat roof emphasizes the volume of the room and gives the entire structure a modern look.
Photo of the project modern house with flat roof Source pinterest.com
Room layout Source dom4m.ru
A house for a large family corresponds to the ideas of modern construction. Good thermal and waterproofing of the roof allows you to create additional places for relaxation or training. Walls made of aerated concrete and monolithic floors keep rooms warm.
Despite the significant area of the building (more than 300 m²), thanks to the flat roof it looks light and neat Source assz.ru
On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular projects two-story houses from construction companies, presented at the exhibition of Low-Rise Country houses.
Cubic house
A square house with a flat roof in the cubist style for a family with two children looks stylish due to the absence of a high hip roof.
Neat, voluminous, with corner glazing two-story house stands firmly on the site, attracting attention. The house is interesting from all sides, while the roof serves as its continuation, emphasizing the cubic architectural style. It is proposed to build such a house from sandwich panels, which provide sufficient thermal insulation and structural strength.
Cubic two-story house Source rosstroycom.ru
Wooden two-story house
Not everyone prefers to use exclusively modern materials, preferring time-tested classics. A wooden house with a flat roof is not just the right solution from the point of view of environmental friendliness of construction - it is also simply a very beautiful design.
Extraordinarily beautiful wooden house modern layout Source yandex.kz
Any housewife will be happy with such a kitchen. Source fireswirl.co
As a result, when should you choose a house with a flat roof?
All projects of houses with a flat roof are examples of beauty, conciseness and efficient use of space in modern buildings. If these aspects are primarily important, then such houses will the right choice. The main thing during their construction is to choose a developer who will strictly adhere to the technology prescribed by the project.