A roof is not limited to the exterior cover, but it represents an assembly of different components. Thus, roofs are constructive systems located at the top of the buildings, which are part - together with the exterior walls and some infrastructure details - of the elements that seal the buildings and protect them from weather.
Every roof is made up of three components: frame, cover and auxiliary elements.
The frame of the roof
The frame is practically the structure on which the cover is built, and can be made of wood, metal or reinforced concrete - the most common being the wooden frame.
Depending on their shape, roof frames can be of several types: pitched (consisting of one or more inclined planes), horizontal (specific to flat roofs) or curved (those that have the shape of an arc of a circle).
The roof`s cover
The main role of a roof is to provide protection from atmospheric conditions, so it is essential meet several requirements, to be both resistant and durable.
There are different types of roof covers, designed for all kind of weather conditions:
· organic (e.g. wood shakes)
· natural stone slab roofs (slate)
· artificial stone roofing (cement, concrete, ceramic)
· metal covers
· plastic covers etc.
Auxiliary elements
In this category, there are gutters and downspouts, elbows,
corners and fittings, parapets, drain funnels and various connections. The
choice of these elements depends both on the preferences of the owner and on the
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