Roofing plus

Vladimir Mikhailov Many people think that the important thing at the top - this is a roofing material. And it's not far from the truth. However, non sorts additional elements that allow to mount and operate the roof with no problems. If you look closely to any roof, it soon becomes apparent that for her, apart from the roofing material, there is something else. Some elements combine pieces of the roof, some rise above it, others are attached at the side and are intended for diversion of rain and melt water. We begin our review directly with the additional elements that are needed for all types of roofs. Any pitched roof (such as the vast majority of suburban homes) has a ridge, where converge the opposite of the roof, in some cases - valley in which the roof izlamyvaetsya forming inside corners. These sites of fractures, joints of different fragments of the roof, require careful protection. Ie, the first additional elements - it skates and valley, as well as cornices, without which, too, is a part of the roof. But their list is not exhaustive, it is very large and diverse. And there are certain differences in the composition of these elements for different types of roofs. Manufacturing companies, again, in his own form this set is called functionally similar elements. Take, for example, one of the most common roofing material - metal. As is known, it is a sheet roofing material, which comes with a special fixture and a number of additional elements. In one proposal, this series is as follows: skate, skate shaped strap curtain strap snow guard, trim profile, plums garage, valley bottom, the upper valley, a cap. All items are manufactured from the same material as the roof, and have the same color (the color you can choose from dozens of proposals). No less popular seamed metal roof, which for a full installation and ongoing operations and requires additional elements. In particular, it could be lining valley, gable bracket, curtain bracket, junctions and corners of the outer and inner ridge is flat. In another possible set of brackets: inside corner, a triangular ridge, end, docking, curtain, etc. The size and configuration of all these elements from different manufacturers may vary, and therefore first piece of advice - buy and roofing material, and additional elements, and fasteners in one place (and if the firm is also a team of installers, we have to invite this particular team). Moving on - the ceramic tiles for the roof of which requires a larger set of add-ons and accessories. In earlier times, probably, manufacturers and roofers do not excelled, but in our time a list of additional elements is very, very impressive. The reason for this including the complication of the modern architecture of country houses, roofs are adorned with decorative details. On the one hand, it improves the appearance of the roof, on the other - complicates the process of laying the roof. In order to assist the roofer qualitatively perform complex space on the roof - ridge, valley ridge, vents and antennas findings, adherence to the walls and chimneys - as well as to ensure ventilation of the roof has developed special accessories. They are made from traditional materials (copper, lead, aluminum) and are characterized by excellent performance, as well as a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. The roster of these accessories, for example, include aluminum and copper aeroelementy skate aeroelement overhang, ridged edge element and vent tape made of PVC. All this provides adequate ventilation under the roof, while furnishing the adjacency is used corrugated strip of aluminum strap (copper or aluminum), special heat-resistant screws with dowel and roofing sealants. Valley settles with ribbed groove, the sealing tape to joints, clamps and foam strips. There are also clamps for the ridge tiles, universal mount ridge purlin, protivovetrovy clamp and a special clamp for cut tiles. In addition, the kit may include vent cap, antenna cap, snegozaderzhivayuschie lattice with clip and some more elements to enumerate which probably makes no sense. Many elements, and understand all the subtleties of their application can only be a specialist. Always consult with representatives of specialized companies for the purchase (or, conversely, non-acquisition) of any additional elements. Only in this case, you get everything you need and not pay for unnecessary detail. Have their own characteristics and additional elements for shingles. Carpet underlay provides protection from leaks in the eaves, and further protects the most vulnerable points of the roof - valley. It also avoids problems with dormer windows, chimneys and other speakers on the roof elements. Install this roll material, or under the entire roof, or in some places. The first option is preferable for the roof with a slight slope, the second - with a slope exceeding 18 degrees. In the second case, the carpet underlay is placed only on the skates in the valley, on the eaves and in the end parts of the roof. In addition, to eliminate possible leakage apply valley carpet, which also comes in the form of rolls and the impermeability of the weaknesses of the roof. Hole in the roof in any roof has holes required for installation of various communications: ventilation shafts, chimneys, antenna outputs, etc. For builders and homeowners work to seal the junction sites has always been a problem. Sealing of these passages is performed, usually with the help of various "strips of contiguity, or bitumen, which is under the influence of the sun, rainfall, temperature fluctuations and other factors over time loses its sealing properties, so that the knot passes through the roof begins to leak. However with the advent of new materials and technologies in the market situation has changed seriously. One such technology involves the existence of so-called through-the element that is selected depending on the type of roofing. To date, there are checkpoints elements for natural tile, metal of any type of smooth sheet metal, rolled roofing. All of them are delivered in the most popular colors for roofing materials. Some of these migratory elements - the exits kitchen hoods and ventilation systems required in almost every cottage with private facilities. Their main advantage is that the air from the rooms displayed on the roof and walls (in case of withdrawal of exhaust air through a hole in the facade) does not accumulate any dust or grease. Again, residents are not worried about odors from the same kitchen. Output consists of a metal pipe with a diameter ranging from 125 to 250 mm, insulated with polyurethane and the plastic casing and features a hood-deflector which provides protection from precipitation and increases cravings air. House has at least one lavatory requires ventilation sewer riser, which is also displayed through the roof. The fact that the sewerage system are accumulated gases from the decomposition of organic residues, which is why unpleasant smells in the environment. The solution is to exit the riser equipment that is not so difficult. Such outlets of different diameters can also be found on the market - they are designed for roofs of various types and are available in several colors. There are certain standard elements to safely withdraw to the roof antenna. And, of course, always output on the roof chimney, which also provide for special outputs. The pipe itself is, if anything, even a "Additionally gathered" element, but its selection must necessarily be linked to specific heating equipment - it is no less important than the style and color matching tube top. Protection from rain is clear that from precipitation House defends primarily roofing. However, one she can not cope, especially when the abyss of heaven opens up to its full width. The roof in this case, figuratively speaking, chokes, so to help she needed to equip the system of sewers. The first step is to establish the horizontal wall and hanging gutters along the perimeter of the roof and walls. In this case, draining from the roof, water gets into these grooves, after which it can be removed with a drainpipe. Necessary and plums, for which water will flow from horizontal to vertical elements. In addition, the roof can also be used end-trough transition knee are accessories to bypass the ledge, the tribe to join gutter angle, tees, connecting pipes and stop overflows, excluding the ingress of water on the walls of the overflow trough. The shape of the gutter can be either round or rectangular. Dimensions troughs are determined based on roof pitch, its area, number and location of points of runoff water. For manufacturing elements of drainage system used copper, galvanized iron or hard PVC. Currently, the most in demand, plastic guttering, resistant to rain, snow, frost and UV radiation. Plastic is resistant to temperature transitions with "plus" to "negative", it is low noise material, in addition, the smooth surface of plastic guttering practically do not accumulate fat. True, these troughs there is a significant disadvantage - low mechanical strength. That means massive frost, strong accumulation of snow or icicles on the roof can damage them. From steel structures normally used metal-coated - polyester or plastisol; coating protects the gutter from corrosion. In this case, mechanical stability is all right, that is, a system of sewers is not afraid of neither ice nor snow drifts on the roof. Yet the most reliable and durable gutters, made of copper with a plastic coating. Even if damaged plastic, copper is almost no rust. Typically, copper gutter systems are made on the same copper roofs, as well as on the roofs of natural tile. Copper deficiency - high cost compared with plastic or steel. Gutters are mounted after the device sheathing to the roof covering, and always with the right slant. Number and size of gutters and pipes must comply with the area of ??the roof, except during the big rain system is "choking". In conclusion, we note that literal compliance with the type of roof and the type of drainage system is not required. Roofing materials market is very extensive, suggestions systems, sewers, too, enough so that if you want to any roof, whether it be plastic, steel or copper, you can pick up any gutter system. The main thing - to not hurt the aesthetics of the structure and comply with the functionality of the system.