The strength and durability of the building, the quality of the microclimate in the attic, residential and auxiliary premises depend on a well-designed and correctly assembled roof. To achieve this, a wide variety of parts are used that respond to the reliability of fastening materials, ventilation, sealing, snow retention and water drainage. Roofing elements also play an important role in making the structure presentable and finished.
What are additional elements for the roof
Complementary roof elements are parts that provide the structure with integrity, tightness and resistance to the effects of natural factors.
In terms of functionality, the roof attachment performs the following tasks:
- creation of channels for the removal of excess moisture and unpleasant odors;
- closure of butt zones and nodes from water, snow, debris, animals and insects;
- connection of roofing elements of the structure with the base and with each other;
- ensuring effective drainage of sediments;
- decorating the building.
Components for the roof made of corrugated board are made of metal and have the same characteristics as the deck. In this case, the color scheme can be selected similar or in a contrasting design. A wide range of components on the market today makes it possible to bring to life the most daring and complex ideas regarding the arrangement of the roof. Products differ in purpose, shape, size.
Varieties of additional elements
Manufacturers have developed the following components for roofing from corrugated board:
- Pediment plank. Suitable for single-slope and gable structures, where there is a pediment at the ends of the house. Roof corners provide weather protection for the roof filling. Attached to the edges of the slopes.
- Adjacencies. They provide tightness, where the coating is joined to vertical technological structures protruding above the planes - pipes, aerators, windows.
- Skate. This corner on the roof is installed at the top, where the docking of its slopes is carried out. It is a metal profile of triangular or semicircular cross-section.
- Corners and valleys. Corner pieces designed to protect the side joints of the ramps on hip roofs. Subdivided into internal and external models.
- Ebb tide. Surface elements that inhibit and direct rainwater flowing down the surface. Such a roof corner significantly reduces the load on the drainage system.
- Adapters. Details of a special design, designed for a strong and tight connection of structural elements with different technological parameters.
- Gutters. They collect the water flowing from the house, send it to the sewers, and then to the drainage system. Protects walls and façades from splashing.
- Snow holders. They are installed on steep roofs, where snow masses and ice can accelerate when it breaks off, fall down at high speed, damaging property or injuring people.The roofing corner is installed at the middle and lower edges of the slopes.
Depending on the design features of the roof, other components can also be used: gaskets and seals, end and internal strips, cuffs and caps. This ensures more effective protection of the building from external factors, achieving integrity, solidity and tightness.
Selection Tips
Convenience, the possibility of their installation and the quality of the final result directly depend on the correct choice of additional parts.
When making a purchase decision, you should pay attention to the following points:
- It is better to purchase goods from trusted manufacturers. The best option is companies that have been on the market for more than 5 years, with their own production, transport and trading capacities.
- The right decision is to buy everything you need from one dealer. So you can count on a discount for wholesale and free shipping. Plus time saving on shopping trips. Materials will not differ in color, shade and texture.
- Remember about hardware. Most outlets sell them along with the cover. An experienced seller will tell you what fasteners are needed, help you make a competent calculation of their number.
- It is recommended to buy the coating and consumables with a margin of at least 15%. These are not such big expenses, moreover, the leftovers can be used for subsequent repairs and maintenance. During transportation, storage and construction there is always a risk of damage and loss of property. Even experienced craftsmen can make mistakes in calculations, and being left without material in the midst of editing is a rather unpleasant situation.
You should not save even on trifles. Cheap parts cannot last long. A minor breakdown can cause a big problem: leaks, destruction or separation of fragments of the roof. It is advisable to take expensive, reliable and durable products.
Roofing material manufacturers
The domestic construction market is saturated with a huge variety of additional elements. Experienced craftsmen recommend paying attention to the products of such manufacturers:
- Abwerg;
- Asko;
- BRYZA;
- Krono Plast;
- Idaho;
- BZS;
- Domus;
- Keramfort;
- Lineflex;
- Rainway;
- Alta Profile;
- Staleks.
The guarantee of the quality of the goods is its purchase in branded outlets and only after checking the availability of the certificate.
