Category: Roofs and Roof Coverings

Roofs may be grouped under two major categories, viz., sloping or pitched roofs and flat roofs. Slope or pitched roofs are those which have the surfaces with considerable slope for covering the building structure. The modern construction like shells may also be grouped under this category. A roof which is nearly flat is known as…

A roof is provided to satisfy the following basic requirements:

Roof is the upper most part of a building which is constructed on structural members and provided with a covering material. The sole aim of roof is to enclose the space securely and protect the building and the occupants from atmospheric effects like sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. A roof is as important as that…