Mansard is called the roof, under which the living rooms are set up. The most optimal solution for obtaining a useful area under the roof is the arrangement of a gable construction with a broken line. Mansard roof can be built without the involvement of specialists.
The slope line on it is composed of two planes connected together at an obtuse angle.
The lower part of the beams is usually laid at an angle of about 60 degrees to the ceiling of the house. Support posts will serve as walls for the attic.
Consider how to make a roof at home with your own hands.
Roof construction for the attic
For the construction will need:
- wooden beams;
- boards;
- nails, self-tapping screws;
- studs, anchors;
- a hammer;
- axes and hacksaws;
- plumb and level;
- roulette.
- Construction begins with the laying of a pediment made of bricks according to the future design. On the long walls of the house are laid bars. They are attached to the studs or anchors, which are fixed in the wall to prevent the roof from moving under the gusts of wind. The same bars serve as support for future racks. In the places of connection of wood with walls there should be linings from roofing material.
- Vertical plumb lines are installed on the plumb line - side walls of the attic. Between them - a horizontal jumper on the level. The result is a U-shaped arch. Spans between themselves are connected by crosspieces parallel to the long walls of the house. This provides additional rigidity of the structure.
- A side roof slope is attached to the vertical posts.
- The upper rafters are installed taking into account the angle and the centering of the whole structure.
- Fastening of parts of a design is carried out with the help of metal corners, staples, nails, bolts.
- Further, the roof slope is covered with waterproofing material and clogged with a crate. The ceiling and the attic floor are clogged with a board. From the inside, the room can be insulated and finished with a finishing coat.
- On the lath can be laid roofing - slate.
- The construction of the attic roof is finished.
As you can see, it is not difficult to build a roof with your own hands. It is important to develop a project, to provide waterproofing, insulation and high-quality roofing material. Such a frame gives an opportunity to get a cozy area on the upper segment of the building, which can be used for the arranged housing.
