The use of the reed roof, along with thatched and thatched, was practiced in ancient times, when such a material as metal was not yet thought of. But progress does not stand still, and the bulrush gradually gave way to more modern materials, such as roofing material, and subsequently to slate, profiled sheet and galvanized steel. However, despite the undeserved departure into oblivion, reeds were and remain one of the most environmentally friendly materials, which could not go unnoticed and soon began to be used by the owners of restaurants, motels and other public institutions wishing to decorate the building in a country style.

Content

1. The roof of the reeds. Design Features
2. The main advantages of the reed roof  video
3. Features of reed roof installation
4. How to cover the roof with reeds? Sequencing  video
5. Final events. The cost of reed roofing

The roof of the reeds. Design Features

Today, the demand for reed roofs has risen sharply, which is apparently due to the monotonous uniformity of the roofs from more familiar materials, and the desire of the owners of suburban areas to stand out by reconstructing a unique building on their site. If you also plan to erect a building with a reed roof on your site and at the same time do it as efficiently as possible from a financial point of view, you will be interested in this article, since we tried to cover as much as possible all issues related to the unique roofing material, as well as give a detailed answer to the question: How to make a roof out of reeds?

Most inhabitants believe that the specific design features make the reed roof a kind of shapeless design of an indefinite shape and color, but this is fundamentally wrong.

Experts who are interested in the nuances of architectural fashion are clearly convinced of the opposite, and this is proved by the widespread demand for reed roofs used in the construction of arbors, small cafes and restaurants, bathhouses and sheds.

However, the attitude of people towards the unique roofing material is still characterized by some distrust, which prevents its spread in the construction of residential buildings and structures. This fear is based on a false conclusion, according to which the reed roof is easily ignited, however, modern technological methods make it possible to exclude the possibility of accidental fire, which is far from the only advantage of the reed roof.

The main advantages of the reed roof

Consider a number of the main ones:

1. Increased resistance to changing weather conditions: heat, snow, severe frost and heavy rains;

2. Such a property of raw materials as high flexibility, allows you to create roof structures of various configurations;

3. The hollow structure of the reed stem and the loose fit of the numerous dry structural components of the roof allow for high-quality natural ventilation of the roof;

4. Since the natural habitat of reeds is characterized by increased humidity, this does not lead to damage to the roof by fungal microorganisms, in contrast to the roof of organic materials, often prone to mold;

5. When constructing a gable roof from reeds, you should know that it does not need additional arrangement of heat and waterproofing. No sound insulation is also necessary, since the tubular structure of the stem is soundproof. Such a roof is not only not afraid of the sound of rain and hail, but also lightning strikes, since this roofing material does not tend to accumulate static electricity;

6. The duration of operation can also not be ignored, as it can rightly be called impressive: the operational terms of the reed roof often exceed 60 years.

Features of reed roof installation

Before you make a roof from reeds with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with the main features of its installation, which are as follows:

1. Arrangement of a roof from a reed for a gazebo or other structure involves the creation of a slope in excess of 35 degrees;

2. Since the installation features do not allow to equip the drainage system, the design assumes the presence of a drainage layer located along the perimeter of the roof. Water from here must fall into the storm sewer, which is a prerequisite. Otherwise, the blind area will soon be rendered unusable, and the appearance of the facade will lose its former attractiveness due to constant spray;

3. For the arrangement of the lathing, it is necessary to prepare bars with a size of 50x50 mm, and mount them in steps of 300 mm;

4. Before arranging the reed roof, it is important to draw a conclusion about the possibility of creating a roof. It is not recommended to arrange such a roof if the building is located under the crowns of massive trees, as they will impede the penetration of sunlight, which can cause damage to the roof.

How to cover the roof with reeds? Sequencing

If you familiarize yourself with the above features, the question is: How to cover the roof with reeds? It will not cause you any difficulties.

For the arrangement of reed roofing, an annual reed or cattail, the structure of which as a whole resembles a reed, is suitable.

If you stocked up with freshly prepared reeds, the stems of which are characterized by light color and a length of 1.6 to 2.2 meters, you can safely proceed to the laying of roofing material.

Before laying sheaves of reeds or cattail on the roof, fasteners (most often screws) are screwed into a wooden crate, to which a wire is attached that can hold the roofing material.

The reed bundles are overlapped from bottom to top, and then a wire of stainless material is pulled through them.

According to another installation technology, the wire is replaced with a hemp rope, which at the same time can serve as an additional decoration element. Wire fastening, in accordance with the technology of laying the roof, is covered with subsequent layers of material.

When laying the first layer, they use the stairs, in the subsequent stacker gets the opportunity to move around the crate. The overhang of the roof from the reeds should protrude no more than 50 cm from the cornice.

When laying the subsequent layers of the reed roof, it is important to maintain a uniform thickness and density of the coating. In the process of laying each subsequent layer, experts recommend resorting to hooks, which act as temporary clamps for bundles that are just stitched with wire.

It is important to remember that when laying a roof from a reed, it is important not only to familiarize yourself with how to knit a reed for the roof, but also to have a clear idea of \u200b\u200bthe technological features of subsequent work on knocking out and cleaning the roof. Technological features of all roof mounting options include alignment of bevels and rows with a specialized blade, so that the beams become more dense.

To avoid unwanted furrows, which can become additional accumulations of water, it is recommended to increase the indentation as the styling moves towards the ridge.

When laying the ridge beam, it is important to mount it in such a way that it meets the following requirements:

1. Protected the roof from rainfall;

2.Created a steep slope for the final row;

Final events. The cost of reed roofing

For these purposes, it must be thoroughly moistened with water, and then left on the ridge until it takes on its shape. After that, it is covered with copper or ceramics, and the excess part of the stems remaining unclaimed is trimmed.

At the end of the installation, experts recommend that the roof be treated with flame retardants, but this measure is not mandatory.

The arrangement of the roof from reeds, the price of which depends on many factors, is carried out mainly in the late autumn, after the plant has matured. In general, the laying of reed roofs is characterized by considerable material costs, which consist of the cost of the work of a professional (if you had to resort to such), the cost of environmentally friendly material and work on its preparation.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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