How to make a fronton of a house roof with your own hands -
During construction, future homeowners undeservedly deprive with legitimate attention the issue of gable arrangements. Since they spend the bulk of attention, finances and strength on the construction of the roof, this part of the wall, enclosed between the slopes, is built on the residual principle. Of course, you can be tempted to save money by assembling a pediment with your own hands from the remnants of materials, which are always in abundance during construction. However, acting in accordance with such a scheme, you can spoil the architecture of the roof, the appearance and make problems in the future, constant repairs and alterations.
Gable trim
Each gabled roof has a pediment, except for a four-sided hip roof, so the question of how many people care about the cheap and neat design of this part of the wall. Do not think that this is only an aesthetic question, because a properly constructed pediment to serve practical purposes:
- It rationalizes the distribution and preservation of heat inside the house. Especially this function of finishing the gable is relevant for the roof of the attic, used year-round as a dwelling. Trouble worthy of plating and insulation gable will become a black hole into which the money spent on heating the premises in the winter period.
- Protection against adverse atmospheric phenomena. In order to preserve the interior decoration and the construction of the roof of the house itself, you should take care of a reliable gable that will become a protective barrier between you and the external environment, which is tested for strength by the piercing wind, lines and snow.
- Support stingrays. Subject to proper calculations and professional work, the gable wall will become an additional support point, helping to distribute the load from the skates. Experienced roofers can, with the help of the arrangement of the gable, correct the roof that has crooked as a result of design errors or from time to time.
- Creating a single architectural image of the structure. The pediment, designed correctly, in harmony with the roof and finishing of the main walls, without serious expenses makes the image of the house complete, complete, emphasizing its style, the designer's idea.
Please note that the material from which the gable is made does not always coincide with the finishing of the main walls. Experienced builders strive to minimize weight at home by using lighter materials. This saves money spent on laying the foundation.
Plating methods
Starting the construction of the roof of the house should be determined in advance in what order to perform the work. There are two options:
- First gable. If you decide to build a gable first and then build a truss system and a roof, you will need to install a mast, the length of which corresponds to the height of the ridge, in the middle of the gable hay and pull the cord from it to the corners of the house. The cord will delineate the space to be stitched. This option is good, because the rafters and beams do not obstruct access, and the finished gable will be an additional support for the slopes of the future roof, if it has a lot of weight or area. It is important to clearly follow the project, check, align the corners so as not to skew the truss structure.
- First the roof. This method is suitable for inexperienced craftsmen who find it difficult to correctly measure out, calculate and adjust the design of the gable. The finished slopes of the roof will become the limiting features of the walls, so it will be difficult to spoil the geometry of the roof. However, the rafters, lathing and overhangs make access to the place of work difficult, therefore the speed of the construction process will decrease.
If construction is carried out in winter or in regions with frequent squally winds, it is better to first build the gable, and then proceed to the construction of the roof. This will protect the ramps from tipping over, and the wood of the rafter frame from penetrating excess moisture.
Warming
Experienced builders consider heat insulation a key operation in the finishing of the gable wall. If heating of an attic is supposed, then this procedure is obligatory, and for non-residential attics it is highly recommended. Most often, the thermal insulation of the gable is performed using mineral-based fibrous materials. "Seal" the heat inside the attic in two ways:
- From the inside. According to the research and experience of professional craftsmen, this is a more rational decision, the effectiveness of which is higher. When insulating from the inside, the work is performed from the side of the attic, adjusting the frame, between which beams mineral wool is being tamped, covered with vapor barrier and sheathed with gypsum cardboard.
- Outside. If the choice fell on outdoor insulation, then to begin work, you should adjust the scaffolding, which will be useful for facing the wall with decorative material. On the surface of the gable attachment of the first crate and boards with a pitch equal to the width of the roll of mineral wool. Between the boards of the resulting frame lay insulation. On top of it, the stapler fixes the waterproofing membrane and the counter-crate. Counter-lathing serves as the basis for siding or block house.
Acquiring insulation for the gable, note that if it is used indoors, you need to choose among the options safe for human health. Hippoallergenic and non-toxic flax-based heat insulators have proven themselves well. The so-called ecowool in terms of thermal conductivity, hygroscopicity, noise insulation is not inferior to mineral wool, but is better suited for use inside residential premises.
Cladding
Cladding – финишная черта в оформлении фронтона. Она закрывает неприглядный вид утеплителя и защищает материал стен от влаги. Какой бы вы материал не использовали, принцип монтажа облицовки един – сначала налаживается каркас, на который потом крепят декоративные доски или панели. В отделке фронтона лидируют следующие материалы:
- Siding. Decorative panels made of polyvinyl chloride, metal or asbestos cement. They are durable, do not suffer from temperature fluctuations, do not fade, do not rot, do not deform. A variety of colors and textures gives interesting architectural solutions that adorn the appearance of the house. Siding is attached to a metal profile using a locking system.
- Tree. Block house, lining, imitation of timber, edged board - all these materials are used for facing the gable. They have a natural origin, rich texture, natural color. Wood trim looks solid and expensive. However, in order to decorate the gable in this way and preserve its appearance for many years, a lot of funds will be required. Installation of a block house, lining requires the installation of a wooden frame.
Important! The metal frame is not suitable for wood cladding, since wood changes its shape depending on humidity, but metal does not. This difference in properties is destructive for wood, rigidly fixed on the metal frame, it warps, cracks.
Now that you have an idea of how to make a gable, we remind you that after erection, it requires a seasonal inspection, preventive repair (protective coating) every 5-8 years.