Shed single roof

The construction of a bath is a very rational and feasible undertaking on the one hand, and on the other hand there are quite a lot of nuances and peculiarities in this process, and this statement is quite true for all stages of work without exception. For example, the options for manufacturing the roof for this building there are many, each of which requires separate attention. In the article we will consider the option of a shed roof.

Why single-track

Shed is considered to be a roof, which is a single plane set at a certain angle of inclination relative to the surface of the base. It should be noted that the indicators of this parameter are selected on the basis of a number of criteria, among which we can mention:

• Material of manufacture of the roof. Here it is meant that the higher the ability of a material to get rid of precipitation falling, the less angle can be made. If we operate with averaged values, then it can be noted that the inclination angles of the lean-to roof often range from 30 to 45 degrees.
• Precipitations Everything is obvious here - in areas where there is little rain, you can ignore the angle of inclination of the roof and do it at will, but if significant loads are assumed, then this should certainly be reflected when choosing this roof parameter. By the way, the same criterion should be taken into account when working on the installation of a truss system.
• Wind loads. Among other things, if the wind prevails on the terrain, then you should not make too much angle. It turns out that the frontal part will be subjected to very significant loads, and if a number of factors coincide, the roof may suffer or it may be lost altogether.

If conditions allow, the angle of inclination should be made as large as possible, since this will allow you not to worry about removing snow.

Among the advantages of this type of roof are:

• Comparative ease of installation. The construction of such a roof does not imply the presence of any complex truss system or support, which not only reduces labor costs, but also allows to reduce the load on the foundation to some extent.
• Due to the simplicity of its design, the shed roof is very reliable and has a long service life. Here you can also mention the fact that in case of the need to repair or the same removal of snow, the process is much easier compared to the options that have multiple ramps.
• Material for the work required less. It follows from this that both the total cost and the time of work will decrease.

If we talk about the operational deficiencies of this type of roof, then they simply do not exist (if you do not take into account that the snow does not go down well with it). It can be said that the appearance of a building with such a roof would be too simple, but this is a subjective question.

Roof construction

Before you begin installation of shed roof, you need to make the walls so that they have an appropriate slope. Thus, it will be possible to avoid difficulties when filing the gable and equipping additional supports for the truss system.

Sling system

• First, the roof system is mounted, which will serve as the support for the whole structure, so it must be as durable as possible. For these purposes, a wooden bar with a cross section of at least 10 × 10 cm is best suited. It is important to add that if the slope of the plane is not provided by the walls themselves, then it must be arranged with the help of the same beam.
• On the wall, which is supposed to, as a support for the high side of the roof, are installed and vertically fixed pieces of timber necessary to obtain the desired height of the slope. They horizontally fit the timber, which will support the rafter legs.
• In a similar way, the support is performed, located approximately in the middle of the future slope. It is important to check that the supports are positioned so that a single inclined plane is formed. To do this, you can attach a timber, which later will be used as a rafter foot.
• Next fit and assemble the rafters. Bars should be laid at a distance of 1–1.2 m from each other.
• Next, mount the crate, that is, perpendicularly located in relation to the rails of the slats. The frequency of their location should be chosen based on the roofing material used.

Note! A waterproofing layer should be laid on top of the batten, which is rolled over the entire area, overlapped and fixed with a stapler.

Roof installation

After laying waterproofing, you can proceed to the installation of roofing material. The works will differ to some extent, depending on the chosen material, but there are some general points:

• It is necessary to monitor the strength of fixing sheets of roofing material.
• The formation of cracks and gaps must not be allowed.
• Due to the fact that the work is carried out at a height it is necessary to comply with safety regulations.

Having hemmed roofs

After the main work is completed, the roof must be hemmed. For these purposes, the material used to decorate the walls of the bath is most often used, but you can simply use wooden lining.

A lean-to roof option for a bath is the best choice. Such a roof will be strong, durable and easy to manufacture. In addition, if the work was carried out correctly, the appearance of the building will also be on the level. As an additional source of information regarding the issue in question, you can use thematic photos.

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