How does a broken roof help to increase the area of the attic?

The exterior of the house is primarily affected by the roof. The useful area of the rooms depends on its shape, especially on the upper floor. The complexity of the entire design is determined by the number of skates. The widest distribution in the construction of cottages and holiday homes received a hip, gable and roof skylights. Each option has two or four ramps.

The broken roof, also called the attic, is between the first two options. It has two slopes, each side is also made of two parts. As a result, we have four surfaces that are located at different angles. The upper part of the slope is directed at one angle, then there is a junction, and then the lower part of the ramp is already at a different angle. Inside such a structure, a wider and more comfortable living space is obtained. At the same size of the house, we have a large living area.

But the broken roof is complicated in this. To ensure long service, it is necessary to combine all the elements of the docking assembly very qualitatively. Sometimes it is better to simplify the structure, even if it leads to a decrease in the area of the rooms. If we build the roof ourselves, it is better to prepare rafters on the ground. And at the top already only connect all parts of this complex design. The material for such a roof is most often served by a bar. The main elements are performed from it. In some cases, an edging board is suitable, but it should be thick enough.

Of course, you can build a roof yourself, but without helpers you can not do. An additional pair of hands is very useful when you join the prepared elements of the rafters at the top. The angle of bending of the roof depends on several factors, including the height of the ceiling in the attic. Weather conditions, especially the snow cover, should also be taken into account. It is from the angle of the ramp that it depends whether the snow will linger on the roof, creating additional inconveniences, or not. The most optimal angles for the attic are 60 and 30 degrees.

Laying the support bar on the walls, proceed to the device of the rest of the rafter construction. You can independently determine the sequence of docking of the elements. But to break the roof did not give you trouble, it is better to follow some rules. First of all, raise the rectangular frame of the inner room, and then attach the side rafters and the upper part of the roof. On the beams of the ceiling, we install vertical racks. Do not forget to fix them with temporary fasteners. To fix the future frame for the walls, we put the run on top of the posts. Then connect the right and left parts of the structure with horizontal puffs.

Now you can proceed to the side rafters. The lower part of the ramp is fixed to the Mauerlat, the upper side to the horizontal bolt. The size of the beam is better prepared in advance by the template. If the house is new, then fasten the rafters will not be difficult.

Having finished with the lower part of the roof, we pass to the ridge opening. It will be very difficult to handle two hands, it is better to have at least one or two assistants. Ridge stingrays are stacked almost simultaneously. First the left bar, then the right one. So along the entire length of the roof. To have already installed rafters do not fall, they are fixed by struts. The side rafters and racks can be tightened with metal clips (for strength).

The broken roof has a rather complex structure, therefore, specialists who have been engaged in this for many years will be highly desirable. This will greatly facilitate your task, but will require additional investments. Self-construction will be cheaper, but it can bring a lot of problems.