DIY gable roof

The most popular design in housing construction is a gable roof. The simplicity and effectiveness of the frame is an indisputable advantage in comparison with other types of roofs. Knowing the purpose of structural elements and understanding their functional meaning, you can take on the arrangement of a gable roof on your own.

It is necessary to make very accurate calculations and strictly adhere to the drawings during installation. Pay special attention to the angles of inclination, inserts and fasteners. Chimmers, exhaust pipes and other structural elements passing through the roof are sealed with special frost -resistant mounting foam.

Structural technical elements of the gable roof

There are two types of gable roofs in design - layered and with hanging rafters. In the design of the named roof, a watering is mounted, the rafters are strengthened by risers and struts. The frame with hanging rafters is easier, it has long spans and rafter legs are connected only by a protracted beam.

1. Mauerlat is supporting beams located on the upper row of the walls from the longitudinal side of the building. The rafter legs, diverging from the ridge, are attached to the Mauerlat. Logs with a diameter of at least 25 cm or strogo beams in size 25x25 cm are used as an Mauerlat.
2. The rafter leg, forming the main triangular frame of the gable roof, is made from the board. Depending on the calculated load, a board is used at least 50x150 mm, the heavier the roofing material is, the thicker the rafter leg. On the rafters, a crate is filled on, on which the roofing canvas is attached.
3. The horse is a longitudinal horizontal beam at the top of the roof. Rraft supporting legs to Mauerlat diverge from the ridge.
4. Roof oxy - the release of the rafter leg beyond the perimeter of the capital walls of the house to prevent the walls of the walls during the rain.
5. Mares - connecting beams from the edge of the overhang to the wall of the house. They serve as a frame basis for the pick and sealing the roof during finishing work.
6. Leese - longitudinal beam parallel to Mauerlat beams laid on end capital walls. Services for uniform distribution of load on the overall roof frame.
7. Racks - vertical supporting beams connecting the horse with a tightening or resting in a watering. Short additional supports go from rafters to tightening.
8. Sachs - additional fasteners located at an angle. They give stability to vertical racks and strengthen the overall design of the rafter gable roof.
9. Puster - horizontal beam connecting Mauerlat and forming a triangular shape of the frame.
10. Chatter - longitudinal boards sewn on rafter supporting legs. Serve as the basis for roofing material. Depending on the type of roof, the crate is made continuous or sparse, with a step necessary for attaching.

Roofing materials for a gable roof

Roofing materials have certain features and differences in price, durability and quality. It is necessary to take into account the shape, color, weight, cost and reliability of the material. It is quite possible to independently make a beautiful and strong gable roof photo that you see on the Internet.

1. Slavifa is an inexpensive and durable material that does not need painting. It is fireproof, but has considerable weight and fragile. Over time, the slate darkens, can be covered with a fungus or overpower with moss.
2. Tiles are an ideal, tested version of the roof. Natural tiles are very expensive and it is advisable to carry out styling to a specialist. There are many species of metal tiles diverse in shape and color. This is a durable and plastic material with worthy TTX and appropriate quality price.
3. Roofing iron or corrugated board is produced painted or galvanized without painting. This is a light and convenient material in the work with a thickness of 0.5 to 1.2 mm, but it has high heat production. Therefore, the roof of corrugated board is insulated during installation.
4. Soft roof - rarely used for the roof of a house with a gable roof. Ruberoid or Rubimasta creeps on a continuous crate. As such a crate, you can use a moisture -resistant OSB plate. Rubimast is not quite suitable material for wooden rafter gable roofs. Its direct purpose for flat concrete roofs is laid and it is laid by the method of hot surfacing.

Installation of a rafter frame for a gable roof

Draw a scheme of the frame of the gable roof, the calculation by size will be necessary to determine the required number of materials.

1. Preparation for the installation of a gable roof occurs during the construction of a box of the house. Metal fasteners with a diameter of at least 10 mm and a calculated height of 3 cm above the Mauerlat thickness for the washer and nuts with a calculated height and nuts are being carved into the upper row of capital walls. Before fastening on the stilettos of Mauerlat beams, they are treated with an antiseptic, and under them two layers of roofing material are laid.
2. Having a gable roof project, you can proceed to its arrangement, strictly adhering to the drawing. All types of rafters are collected and fastened on the ground, and then mounted on capital walls. When setting a gable roof with hanging rafters, two end triangular structures are collected. They are exhibited in the extreme places of the end walls and are connected by the ridge beam. Further, the rafters are sewn in steps from 0.7 to 1.2 meters.
3. For the installation of an inclined rafter structure, a watering is installed. The beam is placed and attached in the center of the end walls and is parallel to both Mauerlatians and the skate. The lying and the horse are fraught with supports, which are fixed with gear boards. All connections are attached with bolts and are additionally fixed with special roofing brackets. In some places, a metal corner is used for fasteners.
4. Depending on the type and weight of roofing material, a continuous or sparse crate is made. The sparse crate is sewn with nails with a step of 10 cm to half a meter. For it, you can use an unreasonable board peeled from the bark. It is important that the board is the same thickness and is evenly distributed along the plane of the roof. For a continuous crate, waterproof boards of chipboard, OSB or plywood are used. It is better to mount wood with self -tapping screws.

Insulation, waterproofing and vapor barrier of the gable roof

When developing a drawing of a gable roof, insulation and vapor barrier should be taken into account. Especially necessary insulation for roofs from metal profile.

1. For vapor barrier and waterproofing, a thick semi -ethyl film is used. The roll begins to roll out from the lower part of the rafters and is attached with a thin rail on the edges of the end rafter legs. The next row is laid out with an overwhelming 20-30 cm, and so a row of a row to the skate. On the skate, you can make a slightly larger and on both sides of the pitched roof. A crate is stuffed on top of the film.
2. If the height of the attic allows, then insulation is carried out after roofing from the inside. Easy material, polystyrene foam or mineral wool in plates or rolls are selected for insulation. The free space between the rafters is filled with a heater and is knocked out by boards, as well as a crate.

The final stage of work is the sewing of the pediments and pouring of the overhangs of the roof along the filly. This applies to finishing work and you can use various materials. Not only a string board, but also siding, plastic lining, plywood or OSB.