For those preparing to build a house, the chapter on roofing is of great interest. From the foundation, structure, walls and roof component, every detail will influence the quality of the future home and the comfort of its inhabitants.
Open GalleryWeight One of the most important criteria is low weight. For example, for a house with an area of 200 square meters, a metal tile roof will weigh less than one ton, while one made of ceramic tiles can reach up to 10 tons.
In addition, the choice of roof type must be made from the project stage so that the house's load-bearing structure can be dimensioned and able to take on the weight of the roof without problems. Weight is an important factor when renovating old houses, especially in seismic risk areas, where the roof needs to be lighter.
