Thatch (cane) roof – the last style. It quite popular in low construction. Mounting of straw roof combines advanced technologies of processing of material and experience of generations.
Instruction
1. From phrase "thatch roof" blows as patriarchal character, but also in the 21st century the place was it. As construction material for such top serve most often the cane stalks which are dried up and prepared on special technology. Thanks to it they and in dry state keep flexibility that gives boundless opportunities for creation of unique design of roof.
2. Adherent natural and original is the Old World, there such roofing covering not rarity, especially in England. Natural end of the house – sign of welfare, respectability. Due to unusual texture the fur coat from straw (cane) makes the building similar to fantastic lodge. It is established willingly on restaurants and hotels in ethnic style. In the best world resorts − Seychelles and the Maldives - for covering of five-star hotels the reed is used.
3. Correctly arranged thatch roof can serve 50 years and more. It is possible to carry good thermal insulation, air permeability, environmental friendliness, beauty, flexibility and possibility of creation of irregular shapes to its advantages. They are lungs, at their mounting the need for creation of roofing pie disappears - it is not necessary to arrange hydro- and vapor barrier. The risk of fire is eliminated with impregnations fire-retarding agents.
4. There are two technologies of construction of thatch roof – on runs and on continuous covering (boards, chipboard). In case of mounting on skids establish furring from poles or bar with intervals in 15−20 cm. Tie sheaves to them wire or special prituga. At continuous flooring the sheaves beat thin poles-pritugami. The roofing material is stacked densely to each other, at the same time it is necessary to do the correct bias that water flew down. When laying, special purpose tools, here the main thing – skill and experience of the roofer are not necessary.
5. Such roof demands leaving in use. Regularly examine it whether the integrity of covering is broken, tears become wet and begin to rot. Delete leaves and other foreign objects that did not disturb water drain. Against germination of moss spray with anti-fungal medicines. The problem place – the fad − needs each 10 years replacement.
6. Modern straw roofs – expensive pleasure, the price it is caused by labor-intensive and difficult process of production, straw is sold by sheaves and also thin mats which cost much cheaper. Cover with them the small areas, for example, of gazebo.