Roofs Of One-story Houses: Types With A Description And Features Of The Device And Photo Projects

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

The roofs of one-story houses are the soul and face of the house

Houses, like people, have their own soul and face, which reflects their internal way of life. And most of all it affects the roofs. They are the first to catch the eye, therefore they are the hallmark of the house and its owners. If the roof is well-groomed and elegant, made with love, it means that peace and prosperity reign in the house, and its inhabitants live in comfort and coziness. Roofs for small houses, thanks to newfangled trends and modern technologies, have become real masterpieces of design art.

Content

• 1 Features of one-story buildings

  1.1 Video: projects of small private houses

• 2 Options for the roofs of one-story houses and their device

  • 2.1 Shed roofs

    • 2.1.1 Video: do-it-yourself shed roof
    • 2.1.2 Video: unusual roofs of private houses - ideas for construction

  • 2.2 Gable roofs

    • 2.2.1 Photo gallery: houses with gable roofs - a fairy tale in reality
    • 2.2.2 Video: original house design with a roof

  • 2.3 Four-pitched roofs

    2.3.1 Video: finished hipped roof - overview

  • 2.4 Chalet roofs

    2.4.1 Video: Chalet-style houses and roofs

  • 2.5 Hip roof

    2.5.1 Video: metal hip roof

  • 2.6 Multi-gable roofs

    2.6.1 Video: rooftops

  • 2.7 Video: roof device - what you need to know

Features of one-story buildings

Before talking about the roofs of one-story houses and their arrangement, let's find out the essence and peculiarity of low buildings. In recent years, the construction of low-rise cottages has become the most popular option for private housing construction, thanks to many advantages:

1. The construction of such houses takes place in a shorter time frame.
2. For one-story buildings, lightweight foundations are laid, which means cheaper construction in terms of earthworks.

3. In the design of such buildings, simple constructive solutions are mainly used.

   

   One-story buildings have recently become more and more in demand

4. The absence of a second floor is an additional convenience for the elderly and safety for kids.
5. One-story houses are an ideal organization of space, where all the necessary premises are placed within one plane (40-200 m²). Compact and nothing more.

Video: projects of small private houses

Roof options for one-story houses and their device

Based on the characteristics of low-rise buildings, the roofs for them are selected accordingly. They should be light so as not to weigh down the shallow foundation. Uncomplicated in form - complex broken structures will not fit into the architectural appearance of a low house, unless it is a roof with an attic.

Under one roof there is a one-story house with an attic and two garages

But at the same time, the roofs should be beautiful, stylish, durable and, most importantly, perfectly fulfill the functions assigned to them:

• protect the house from bad weather;
• withstand snow and wind loads;
• withstand sudden temperature changes, solar radiation, chemical influences and combustion.

The structure of the roof of one-story buildings does not differ from the roofing of high-rise private houses. They also consist of two blocks:

• bearing part - rafter system;
• enclosing structure - roofing.

These building blocks of the roof are dependent on each other. If the rafter system is installed incorrectly, then it is unlikely that it will be possible to lay the covering material correctly. And this is fraught with big problems, up to the failure of the supporting structure. And vice versa - with poor installation of roofing, using low-quality materials, at least roof leaks are inevitable. What will entail dampness in the under-roof space, rotting of rafters, the appearance of mold, mildew, etc. That is, repair is inevitable and it will result in a considerable amount.

For one-story buildings, ordinary gable roofs are preferable - the most reliable due to their design, since they have only two planes and one joint. However, many developers are not satisfied with the simplicity of the forms. I want something special, original, even for a small house. And here architects came to their aid. They brought stylish elements to roof structures for single-story houses, making them admirable.

Powerful rafter legs are carried far beyond the wall and abut against a monolithic fence, the ramp at the same time serves as a canopy for a large terrace

The basis of any roof is a rafter system. It is individual for each form and has its own design features. It will be much easier to choose a suitable roof frame if you have an idea in advance of what types of load-bearing roofing systems are used in the construction of one-story houses. Especially when they plan to build a roof on their own.

Shed roofs

Single slope roofs are simple and economical designs. They attract with the ease and speed of construction, as well as the minimum consumption of building materials. If earlier such roofs were the lot of outbuildings, garages, verandas, today they can often be seen above the residential buildings of lovers of modernism, minimalism and hi-tech.

A pitched roof is able to give expressive dynamics to the architecture of high-tech houses

Despite the simplicity of the upper structure of buildings, there are many more options for constructing such roofs than it seems. This can be a classic rafter system - the rafter legs rest on two opposite walls of the building, different in height, through the Mauerlat. A reinforced concrete belt, arranged in advance during the construction of walls, or the upper rows of log (wooden) boxes, can also be a support.

The rafter system for a pitched roof has several device options

An interesting system is based on one side on the wall, and the other on a support in the form of beams. The upper parts of the rafters are attached to the load-bearing wall or through steel brackets to the wall itself, and the lower ones to the strapping of the beams. This is exactly what they do when building sheds or extensions. Roofs can overlap the extension along with the main building, or they can appear as separate roofs.

When constructing shed roofs for outbuildings and awnings, the upper parts of the rafters are attached to the wall

As a variation of this option, both sides of the rafter legs rest on the strapping of the beams.

In another version of the construction of the rafter system, both sides of the rafter legs rest on the strapping of the installed beams

With walls of the same height, for the construction of a pitched roof, one wall is extended. But in this case, it will be faster and more reliable to use building trusses made of wood or metal, factory-made or made independently.

The use of building trusses greatly simplifies the construction of a pitched roof

It should be noted another type of rafter system, which is used in order to transfer the load from the walls to the floors. In this case, support posts are installed that support the rafters and rafter legs.

To reduce the bearing load on the walls of the house, support posts are used

And the latest trend in architectural fashion for single-pitched roofs of low-rise buildings - the rafter system rests directly on the ground - a bright and bold design. Such a roof will certainly not be ignored.

A catchy design element of a one-story house is a dynamic shed roof, which rests against the ground with a rafter system

Video: do-it-yourself shed roof

If we talk about unusual gable roofs, then there are:

• undulating roof shapes;

  

  The roof of a one-storey cottage has a non-trivial shape of a wave running onto the shore - this emphasizes the ultra-modern design style

• arcuate;

  

  A beautiful small house with an arched wooden roof and spectacularly curved beams is an example of what you can do with wood as a building material - no limit to your imagination

• sawtooth designs - for those who are looking for a way to fill their home with warmth and light, as well as visually enlarge the interior space;

  

  A sawtooth pitched roof is a great option to fill the house with natural light and visually expand its interior space

• green pitched roofs, especially relevant for buildings near highways or large industrial enterprises, since they not only look picturesque, but purify the air and absorb noise;

  

  A green lean-to roof will give an additional boost of vivacity, add vitality, increase stress resistance and improve heart function

• roof ladders for one-story long buildings;

  

  The house in Great Britain harmoniously blended into the surroundings, thanks to the natural forms and smooth tonal transitions of the color scheme

• canopy roofs - very practical - the curvature of the slope can be bent taking into account the climatic conditions of a particular area;

  

  The curvature of the shed roof canopy easily adapts to the weather conditions of any region and the architectural style of the house

• refractive roofs, passing into the facade.

  

  A single-pitched roof that refracts and passes onto the facade is a stylish trend that came from Europe

Of course, so far many of them look exotic due to the unusual ultra-modern shape. But time will pass, new lean-to structures, more unusual, will appear, and the current ones will already decorate private houses with might and main.

Video: unusual roofs of private houses - ideas for construction

Gable roofs

Despite the many options, gable roofs for low-rise buildings remain the most popular because:

• such designs look expressive and neat;

  

  A special highlight is the external chimney, inherent in Victorian houses

• have a clear and uncomplicated rafter system;

  

  The gable roof rafter system is simple and easy to install

• are distinguished by simplicity and frugality in the arrangement, as well as reliability in operation;
• provide good ventilation, uniform heating of the attic space and the rapid melting of snow, which is especially valuable for buildings in the northern regions;

• make it possible to use any materials and, if desired, equip the under-roof space with respect to the angle of inclination into the utility room or into a full-fledged residential attic.

  

  A one-storey cottage with an attic and a multi-level gable roof looks impressive and soundly

In addition, gable roof systems are quite diverse, due to which the shapes of gable roofs sometimes turn out to be simply fantastic.

Amazing and marvelous in shape of the roof are obtained thanks to unusual options for the device of the rafter system

Photo gallery: houses with gable roofs - a fairy tale in reality

The gable hip roof of the one-story cottage is decorated with various stylish elements

Modern design creates a charming Tudor one-story house with a gable roof

A thatched roof can be given any, even the most intricate and fantastic look

The Japanese often create original, witty, sometimes bizarre shapes of houses and roofs, which captivate with their simplicity and intricacy.

A distinctive feature of English houses with an attic is a large slope of the roof slopes and several asymmetrically located gables

The nuances of one-story houses with a gable roof:

• the arrangement of the under-roof space affects the height of the rafter system, which requires strengthening the rafters, which means an increase in the cost of construction;

  

  Under the gable roof, you can equip a residential or non-residential attic space

• the slope angle of the slopes depends on the size of the house itself and also affects the height of the structure;
• the presence of gable windows complicates the structure of the roof and increases the cost of its construction;

• when installing the roof, special care is needed in the calculation of roofing units - chimneys and ventilation shafts.

  

  Arrangement of the gable roof truss system has various options

Video: original house design with a roof

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Four-pitched roofs

Roofs with four slopes are highly reliable. They are stable and wind-resistant.

The one-storey house with a four-pitched roof and a large open veranda is characterized by stability and original appearance

Hipped roofs are made in the form of:

• tent construction, where all 4 slopes are combined at one point;

  

  The hipped roof is suitable for houses in the form of a square or regular polygon

• and hip (half-hip), consisting of two slopes in the form of a trapezoid and two triangular shapes, connected by a ridge beam.

  

  An interesting idea for a modern country house - an asymmetrical hipped roof made of thatched cane in tandem with a corrugated wooden facade

Hipped hipped roofs are economical in the consumption of wall materials due to the absence of tongs (gables). However, they have a complex bearing system and problems with the fitting of roof decks. Hip roofs look most successful, especially on one-story houses, large in area. Such structures give the buildings solidity. In addition, hip roofs are more profitable than hipped roofs in terms of the use of roofing materials. Their only drawback, as well as half-hip structures, is the complexity of roofing work.

The rafter of the gable roof system is more complicated than the gable

When choosing a four-pitched version, you need to pay attention to such a factor as the slope of the roof. The angle of inclination of the slopes allows you to freely drain precipitation from the roof, therefore it is a significant criterion for the aesthetic appearance of the roof, its safety and strength. Its permissible value is from 15 to 65 ° and depends on:

1. From the climate of a particular area. If the house is located in a region with heavy rainfall and snow, then it is advisable to make a roof slope of 45 °. The lower slope of the roof is suitable for homes located in dry areas. A flat roof with a slope angle of up to 30 ° is suitable for areas with frequent gusty winds.
2. From covering material. For roll coverings, the angle of inclination is provided in the range of 5–25 °, for piece coverings - at least 15 °, and overall roofing materials such as metal tiles and slate are laid on roofs with a slope of 25 ° and more.
3. From the presence of an attic room. Here, it is especially necessary to calculate the angle of inclination so as not to underestimate the useful area and, conversely, not to overestimate it and get unused space under the ridge. The optimum tilt angle is 38–45 °. If the slope is less than 30 °, it is better to make an attic space.

Video: finished hipped roof - overview

Chalet roofs

Distinctive properties of chalet structures are high reliability, the use of exclusively natural materials and large dimensions.

Chalet roofs have large overhangs

You need to immediately understand that such a roof cannot be cheap. It is a wide gable structure, most often made of wood, with large overhangs, powerful rafters and roof beams extending 1.5–3 m beyond the surface of the walls. Moreover, it is gently sloping, with a wide opening angle and a small distance to the ground. As a result, the drain under such a roof is not installed. Thanks to this structure, it has shown itself perfectly in the most extreme conditions.

The massive wooden beams supporting the roof attract attention - the structure looks unusual and tempting

Chalet roof advantages:

• simple design that does not require special knowledge, due to which such a roof is built quickly and with minimal labor costs;
• the roof of the chalet is universal - suitable for one-story buildings, two- and three-story buildings;
• goes well with different wall materials - wood, stone, brick;

• wide ledges around the perimeter protect the walls of the house and the foundation from getting wet, and the weighty rafter system allows you to withstand a large snow load.

  

  Wide sweeping roof protrudes beyond the building

Therefore, this design is well suited to low-rise buildings with a shallow base and it is easy to make it on your own. You just need to comply with the traditional size of the slopes. The easiest way to set up a chalet:

1. A harness is attached to the ends of the beams, which will hold the bottom row of the roofing.

   

   The rafters are placed far beyond the wall - this is the peculiarity of chalet-style roofs

2. Consoles are installed on the side walls. They perform a supporting function and also decorative.

   

   For chalet-style roofs, powerful consoles are installed around the perimeter of the side walls to support the rafters

The architectural feature of the chalet-style house is the roof hanging strongly over the walls, which gives the appearance of the house an extraordinary beauty.

Chalet style is a brand that has passed through time and won the hearts of many homeowners today.

Video: chalet-style houses and roofs

Hip roof

The key features of hip roofs are the presence of dormer and dormer windows. They provide natural ventilation of the under-roof space and a high level of illumination. However, you need to understand that with equal dimensions of the house, the area of the hip structure will be larger than the area of the gable roof - construction will cost more, but the result is much more spectacular than the gable version.

If we compare the varieties of roofs of one-story houses, then buildings with a hip roof are among the first - even small houses under a hip roof look much more expensive and more spectacular than a gable version

The most common hip roof options:

• half-hip (Dutch) construction - built on the principle of a broken attic with the only difference that the lower half-hip roof has 4 slopes;

  

  "Dutch" is very close to the standard gable design, but with small, one-third of the classic size, hips

• asymmetrical hipped or with an attached bay window;

  

  Various "teremki", stylized as fabulous houses, look very picturesque

• Danish hip roof project;

  

  Unlike the Dutch type, in this system, the hip is built in the lower part of the structure, exposing part of the space adjacent to the ridge.

• combined version with gable and broken.

  

  In one-story houses, a hip roof is often combined with a gable and a broken one - this allows you to abandon the uninteresting elongated structure of the house in favor of several buildings, as it were, adjacent to each other and forming one finished building

Hip roof consists of:

• four slopes, connected by a ridge, of which 2 triangular are called hips;
• ribs - joints of hips with trapezoidal slopes;
• ridge ridge - the intersection of all slopes horizontally;
• dormer (dormer) windows located on the slopes, since such a structure does not have gables;
• drainage system.

Hip roof can have hanging or layered rafters

Hip roof advantages:

• has a rigid structure, therefore its deformation is unlikely;
• well withstands gusty winds;
• large eaves protect the foundation and walls from flooding and are often used as awnings over terraces;
• visually makes the facade of the attic house lower.

Disadvantages of the hip design:

• complexity and high cost;
• reducing the attic space, which is especially inconvenient if you want to equip the attic;
• dormer and dormer windows, on the one hand, provide additional lighting, and on the other hand, with insufficient tightness, they are able to pass moisture.

Hip roof for single-storey houses has become a kind of standard, especially in steppe, forest-steppe zones and hilly areas with an abundance of strong winds

Sometimes a structure with a bay window is deliberately increased to the second floor, but the roof of an extension with a hip roof of a house is not torn apart

This roof option will not be cheap, but it will also last for decades, perfectly protecting the house from natural negatives.

Video: hip roof made of metal

Multi-gable roofs

In recent years, multi-gable structures are increasingly common, crowning one-story buildings. The difference between such roofs is in the complexity of their construction, which entails decent financial costs, but houses with multi-gable roofs look graceful and eccentric.

Among the variety of roofs, the multi-gable is considered the most complex and expensive structure, but this does not stop those who want to decorate their home with a graceful impressive roof.

Video: roofs of houses

Multi-gable roofs are made not only to protect the building from bad weather, but also for the sake of their beauty, original catchy design. Often, such structures are used as part of combined complex roofs, for example, they are installed in attics to get additional lighting.

Such a roof requires a lot of costs and efforts, but it will greatly decorate a private house, make it stunningly attractive in appearance.

Multi-pitched roofs are gable or multi-pitched with various slopes. The latter create a cruciform shape on the surface of the house.

Advantages of multi-gable roofs:

• strength, reliability and long service life;
• volume and beauty due to increased design potential;
• additional living space, well lit and ventilated.

The disadvantages include:

• the presence of a considerable number of roofing elements - ribs, grooves and abutments;

  

  The rafter system of a multi-gable roof is complex due to the large presence of all kinds of roofing units and roofing elements

• the difficulty of performing roofing work;
• precise adjustment and assembly of roofing materials, including insulation and insulation, due to the originality of individual roofing parts, which means a large amount of waste.

Video: house roof device - what you need to know

It is impossible to predict in advance what type of roof will suit a particular house, as there is no universal project. Developers put forward their own requirements, desires and preferences. We can only say that when designing a roof yourself, look through all the options. Take into account the nuances in order to choose a solid, aesthetic and stylish roof in proportion to your capabilities.