Flat roof construction

This article looks at the different types of flat roof construction, including cold roof and warm roof.

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Roofs can be separated into two categories: cold roofs and warm roofs. Some roof designs blur the lines between these two types, and the terms only make literal sense in northern climates, where interior spaces are heated and exterior air … Read More

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The purlin roof consists mostly of the following elements: Purlins, Rafters, Columns, Knee braces, a ceiling (timber joists or concrete slab) and a bracing system of either bracing straps or boards.

Cold roof details for two ventilator types

BuildingRegs4Plans Flat Roof Guidance provides information on warm and cold flat roofs with images rendered from 3d, with info on Thermal Insulation, Ventilation, Waterproofing and Structure. Roof types include Sandwich Roof, Inverted Roof.

The flat roof is a unique style that requires some consideration and needs special care to keep it from leaking. Learn the basics right here.