Filing of the roof overhangs
Without a doubt, roofing work is one of the most important stages of any construction. The roof has both wind load and exposure to precipitation and ultraviolet. Without a quality and durable roof, it is impossible to imagine any building. But in addition to performing protective functions, the roof must also be visually aesthetic. And the roof will have a finished look only after completing its overhangs.
Like any other job, filing the overhangs at home can be done both with hired specialists and independently. If the choice is made in favor of the latter, you need to know a few basic rules for the performance of work:
- Materials used for filing of overhangs must have sufficient resistance to external factors of influence, namely to be moisture-resistant, resistant to temperature changes, durable.
- When choosing materials for manufacturing and work, it is necessary to take into account the need to ensure ventilation of the entire roof.
- Filing of the eaves, among other things, performs the function of decoration, therefore, along with other qualities, the material must be aesthetically attractive.
Binder Materials
The above principles are basic and, based on them, we can distinguish several types of materials suitable for this type of construction work.
- edged board,
- wooden lining,
- filing with special panels - spotlights,
- metal profiled sheets.
If we consider wooden materials, we should mainly pay attention to the processing of the material in order to increase moisture resistance, as well as the moisture content of the material, which should be the same as the ambient air, in order to avoid deformation of the filing elements over time.
When using metal structural elements, you need to pay attention to the anti-corrosion treatment of the material.
After the choice of material is made, you can proceed to the direct execution of installation work.
Installation
It is necessary to immediately make a reservation that the overhangs of the roof are frontal and eaves, i.e. located on the end side of the roof and along the wall, on which the roof slope is directed. Filing of the overhangs should be carried out before laying the roof and exterior decoration of the walls of the building.
The initial work on filing the overhangs is that the protruding ends of the rafters must be cut so that the cuts are located exactly on one line. After that, a board is attached to the sawn lines, parallel to the wall, which serves as one of the foundations for the future upholstery. Also directly to the wall to attach the timber, which will be the second basis. After the bases are ready, wooden paneling elements are attached to them with nails or screws. It is necessary to remember about the ventilation gaps between the boards or elements of the wall paneling. In the case of metal sheets, the gap width should be equal to the size of the sheet wave.
Filing the overhangs of the roof with the help of special spotlights in principle does not differ from the above described method, however, it has some peculiar specificity. The idea is that instead of guides and boards serving as the basis, boards and bars, J-shaped profile guides are used to strengthen the spotlights.
They are fixed horizontally, and the trim panels are simply inserted into the grooves. It should be said that the use of spotlights is the most preferred option for the production of filing the eaves of the roof. The panels can be made of a wide variety of materials, from non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum, to high-tech PVC. Different colors allow you to choose the panel exclusively individually, based on the overall color scheme of the structure. In this case, the panels, as a rule, have perforations, which allows to carry out works on their installation without leaving ventilation gaps between them.
In conclusion, we can say that the filing of roof overhangs requires exceptional attention and accuracy. In this connection, it is quite appropriate to consult with experts. As a last resort, watch thematic videos. In any case, there is not much useful information. After all, the more thoroughly the preparation for work will be, the better it will be done.
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