The following images provide examples of pitched roof details.
Pitched warm roof construction details.
Warm roof and cold roof construction is also seen in flat roofs discussed later in our flat roof detail article.
Part 4 flat roof construction.
Part 3 pitched roof detail.
Covers flat roof materials and flat.
A warm roof building will make the entire structure of the building warm in an attempt to avoid any cold bridging.
Roof ridges and ridge tiles roof hips and hip tiles roof valleys roof verges and lead flashings.
This is where you consider the ventilation and sealing of the roof.
When used in roofs tyvek and airguard membranes provide optimal protection of the thermal insulation and reduce the risk of interstitial condensation enhancing the energy efficiency of the building.
The pitch of the roof is decided based on the weather conditions.
Another aspect of construction to consider is a warm pitched roof construction.
Introduction warm cold roofs this guidance offers guidance on the difference benefits between warm and cold roofs.
There are typically two different ways to insulate a roof a warm roof and a cold roof.
Covers pitched roof materials basic pitched roof designs cold and warm pitched roofs and pitched roof construction.
Part 2 pitched roof construction.
In building construction roof pitch is a numerical measure of the steepness of a roof.
Insulating a pitched roof above the rafters is the common method chosen for new builds and re roofing existing detached buildings as it provides superior thermal performance for the building.
Covers pitched roof detail.
Covers flat roof materials and flat roof construction of warm and cold roofs.
Part 1 a guide to roof construction.
Different materials are used in the construction of a roof but usually the finishing is done by using roof tiles.
Roof eaves detail masonry cavity wall ventilated cold roof insulation between and over ceiling joists.
Part 3 pitched roof detail.
Warm pitched roof construction.
There are many benefits to this type of construction including making a home more energy efficient and minimizing the thermal bridge at the eaves.
Roof ridges and ridge tiles roof hips and hip tiles roof valleys roof verges and lead flashings.
Covers an overview of flat and pitched roofs.
A cold deck roof is where the insulation is placed between the joists rafters or in between the ceiling joists in the case of a pitch roof.
Ventilation is required for these roofs.
Part 4 flat roof construction.
For example in the areas of high snowfall and rainfall the roof pitch can be significantly longer as this will allow the snow to fall off the roof the roof.
Covers pitched roof detail.
