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MATERIAL
ESTIMATE
• A roof is the highest component
of a building that serves as a
structural covering to protect the
structure from the elements (i,e
from rain, sun, wind, etc).
Curved roofs
PITCHED ROOF
• Pitched roofs are the most common
type of roof in most parts of the
world. They are sloped so that water
and snow can easily drain off. Pitched
roofs can be made from a variety of
materials, including asphalt shingles,
metal roofing, and tile roofing.
PITCHED ROOF
ADVANTAGES OF PITCHED ROOFS: DISADVANTAGES OF PITCHED ROOFS:
• AESTHETIC APPEAL: PITCHED ROOFS ARE OFTEN • COST: PITCHED ROOFS ARE GENERALLY MORE EXPENSIVE TO
CONSIDERED MORE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AND CAN CONSTRUCT THAN FLAT ROOFS DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF
ENHANCE THE OVERALL APPEARANCE OF A BUILDING. THEY THE DESIGN, THE MATERIALS USED, AND THE LABOR
ARE POPULAR IN MANY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, INCLUDING INVOLVED. STEEPER PITCHES REQUIRE MORE MATERIALS AND
TRADITIONAL, COLONIAL, AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS. TIME TO INSTALL PROPERLY.
• BETTER DRAINAGE: PITCHED ROOFS ALLOW RAINWATER AND • MAINTENANCE: WHILE PITCHED ROOFS ARE EFFECTIVE AT
SNOW TO EASILY RUN OFF, PREVENTING WATER SHEDDING WATER, THEY CAN STILL ACCUMULATE DEBRIS,
ACCUMULATION AND REDUCING THE RISK OF LEAKS AND LEAVES, AND SNOW IN VALLEYS AND CORNERS. REGULAR
WATER DAMAGE. PROPER DRAINAGE CAN EXTEND THE MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS CLEANING GUTTERS AND REMOVING
LIFESPAN OF THE ROOF AND THE BUILDING STRUCTURE. DEBRIS, IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ISSUES LIKE WATER
• ATTIC SPACE: PITCHED ROOFS CREATE AN ATTIC OR LOFT POOLING AND LEAKS.
SPACE UNDER THE ROOF, WHICH CAN BE USED FOR STORAGE, • WEATHER VULNERABILITY: IN AREAS PRONE TO HIGH WINDS
LIVING SPACE, OR AS AN ADDITIONAL ROOM. THIS EXTRA OR HURRICANES, PITCHED ROOFS MIGHT BE MORE
SPACE CAN ADD SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO A HOME. VULNERABLE TO WIND DAMAGE COMPARED TO FLAT ROOFS,
• VENTILATION: PITCHED ROOFS ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED OR
OF VENTS AT THE RIDGE AND EAVES, PROMOTING NATURAL SECURED.
VENTILATION. PROPER VENTILATION HELPS IN REGULATING • COMPLEX INSTALLATION: THE INSTALLATION OF PITCHED
INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE LEVELS, IMPROVING ROOFS CAN BE COMPLEX, REQUIRING SKILLED LABOR AND
OVERALL COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. PRECISE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS, INCLUDING
LEAKS, INADEQUATE VENTILATION, AND COMPROMISED
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY.
FLAT ROOF
• Flat roofs are less common than
pitched roofs, but they are often
used on commercial and industrial
buildings. Flat roofs are typically
made from a waterproof membrane,
such as asphalt roll roofing or TPO
roofing.
FLAT ROOF
ADVANTAGES OF FLAT ROOFS: DISADVANTAGES OF FLAT ROOFS:
• UTILIZATION OF ROOF SPACE: FLAT ROOFS PROVIDE USABLE • DRAINAGE ISSUES: FLAT ROOFS DO NOT NATURALLY SHED
SPACE ON TOP OF THE BUILDING, WHICH CAN BE UTILIZED WATER AS EFFECTIVELY AS PITCHED ROOFS. PROPER
FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES SUCH AS ROOFTOP GARDENS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, SUCH AS DRAINS AND GUTTERS, ARE
OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS, SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION, OR ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN
HVAC EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT. THIS EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE LEAD TO LEAKS, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, AND MOLD GROWTH.
IS PARTICULARLY VALUABLE IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS • MAINTENANCE CHALLENGES: FLAT ROOFS REQUIRE REGULAR
WHERE LAND IS LIMITED. MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN WATERTIGHT.
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY: FLAT ROOFS ALLOW FOR THE PONDING WATER (WATER THAT ACCUMULATES IN LOW SPOTS)
INSTALLATION OF REFLECTIVE COATINGS AND INSULATION CAN CAUSE THE ROOF TO DETERIORATE OVER TIME. REGULAR
MATERIALS, ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY REDUCING INSPECTIONS AND PROMPT REPAIRS ARE CRUCIAL TO
HEAT ABSORPTION AND MINIMIZING ENERGY COSTS FOR PREVENT COSTLY DAMAGE.
COOLING. ADDITIONALLY, FLAT ROOFS CAN ACCOMMODATE • LIMITED INSULATION SPACE: FLAT ROOFS OFTEN HAVE
SOLAR PANELS, FURTHER PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LIMITED SPACE FOR INSULATION, WHICH CAN IMPACT ENERGY
SOLUTIONS. EFFICIENCY. PROPER INSULATION IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT
• AESTHETICS AND MODERN DESIGN: FLAT ROOFS ARE A HEAT LOSS IN WINTER AND HEAT GAIN IN SUMMER, BUT THE
POPULAR CHOICE IN MODERN AND MINIMALIST LIMITED SPACE CAN POSE CHALLENGES IN ACHIEVING
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS. THEY CAN GIVE A BUILDING A OPTIMAL THERMAL PERFORMANCE.
SLEEK, CONTEMPORARY APPEARANCE, AND THEY ARE OFTEN • SHORTER LIFESPAN: FLAT ROOFS GENERALLY HAVE A
USED IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS TO SHORTER LIFESPAN COMPARED TO PITCHED ROOFS. THEY
ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WEAR AND TEAR FROM WEATHER
ELEMENTS, MAKING THEM PRONE TO LEAKS AND OTHER
ISSUES THAT CAN REDUCE THEIR LONGEVITY.
CURVED ROOF
• Curved roofs are often used on
churches, cathedrals, and other
types of monumental buildings.
Curved roofs can be made from a
variety of materials, including
metal roofing, concrete, and
wood.
CURVED ROOF
ADVANTAGES OF CURVED ROOFS: DISADVANTAGES OF CURVED ROOFS:
• AESTHETIC APPEAL: CURVED ROOFS HAVE A UNIQUE AND • COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION: BUILDING A CURVED ROOF
ELEGANT APPEARANCE, ADDING A TOUCH OF ARCHITECTURAL REQUIRES SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE AND CONSTRUCTION
SOPHISTICATION TO A BUILDING. THEY ARE OFTEN USED IN TECHNIQUES. THE COMPLEXITY OF THE DESIGN CAN INCREASE
CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN DESIGNS TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION COSTS DUE TO THE SKILLED LABOR AND
VISUALLY STRIKING IMPRESSION. CUSTOM MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE CURVED STRUCTURE.
• WATER SHEDDING: CURVED ROOFS ARE EFFECTIVE AT • WATERPROOFING CHALLENGES: ACHIEVING PROPER
SHEDDING WATER, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CURVATURE IS WATERPROOFING FOR CURVED ROOFS CAN BE MORE
WELL-DESIGNED. PROPER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS CAN BE CHALLENGING THAN FOR FLAT OR PITCHED ROOFS. ENSURING
INTEGRATED TO GUIDE RAINWATER AWAY FROM THE ROOF, WATERTIGHT SEALS AND PREVENTING LEAKS IN THE CURVED
PREVENTING WATER ACCUMULATION AND POTENTIAL LEAKS. SECTIONS OF THE ROOF REQUIRES CAREFUL ATTENTION TO
• STRUCTURAL STRENGTH: THE CURVED SHAPE OF THESE DETAIL DURING CONSTRUCTION.
ROOFS PROVIDES INHERENT STRENGTH AND STABILITY, • MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: ACCESSING AND MAINTAINING
ALLOWING THEM TO DISTRIBUTE WEIGHT AND RESIST WIND A CURVED ROOF CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT AND TIME-
AND SNOW LOADS MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN SOME FLAT OR CONSUMING THAN MAINTAINING FLAT OR GENTLY PITCHED
PITCHED ROOFS. THIS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY CAN ENHANCE ROOFS. REPAIRS, CLEANING, AND INSPECTIONS MAY REQUIRE
THE OVERALL DURABILITY OF THE BUILDING. SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND SKILLED PROFESSIONALS.
• VERSATILITY IN DESIGN: CURVED ROOFS CAN BE ADAPTED TO • COST: CURVED ROOFS ARE OFTEN MORE EXPENSIVE TO
VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT THAN STANDARD FLAT OR PITCHED ROOFS DUE
HOMES, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, AND PUBLIC STRUCTURES. TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE DESIGN, CUSTOM MATERIALS,
THEIR VERSATILITY IN DESIGN ALLOWS FOR CREATIVE AND LABOR COSTS. THE AESTHETIC APPEAL AND UNIQUE
FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY IN ACHIEVING SPECIFIC AESTHETIC ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES COME AT A PREMIUM PRICE.
GOALS.
Gable roofs are the simplest and most common type of
pitched roof. They have two sloping sides that meet at
a ridge at the top.
Hip roofs have four sloping sides that meet at a ridge at
the top. Hip roofs are more complex than gable roofs, but
they are also more durable and can withstand wind and
rain better.
Gambrel roofs have two sloping sides that break into two
smaller slopes at the top. Gambrel roofs were originally
used on barns to create more space for hay storage, but
they are now also used on homes.
Mansard roofs have four sloping sides that
break into two smaller slopes at the top.
Saltbox roofs have two sloping sides, one of
which is steeper than the other.
Shed roofs have a single sloping side. Shed roofs are
often used on garages and other outbuildings.
A butterfly roof is a type of roof that has two sloping
sides that meet at a central ridge, forming a shape
that resembles a butterfly's wings.
Skillion roofs are similar to shed roofs, but
they have a smaller slope.
Combination roofs are a combination of two or
more different types of pitched roofs.
Green roofs are covered with vegetation, such as
grass, plants, and shrubs.
Barrel-vaulted roof: This is a convex roof with a
continuous, semicircular curve.
A dome roof is a hemispherical or onion-shaped roof
that is supported by a central point.
S-shaped roof: This type of roof has a convex and
concave curve, giving it an S-shape.
Elliptical roof: An elliptical roof has a smooth,
curved surface that resembles an ellipse.
A hyperbolic roof has a saddle-shaped surface that
resembles a hyperboloid.
A bullnose roof has a gentle curve at the edge,
giving it a rounded appearance.
A curved transition roof is a type of roof that uses a
gentle curve to transition between two flat surfaces.
180-degree double vault roof: This type of roof has a
single, uniform curve that is 180 degrees in length.
ROOF
COMPONENTS
BASIC ROOF COMPONENTS
A Roofing Sheet is a fairly
modern form of covering a
roof, compared to traditional
thatch or roofing tiles.
Roofing Sheets are often
made from steel, tin or other
metal and can be formed
into a range of different
Profiles.
GI SHEETS ARE THE MOST COMMON AND AFFORDABLE
ROOFING MATERIAL IN THE PHILIPPINES. THEY ARE MADE OF
STEEL THAT HAS BEEN COATED WITH ZINC TO PROTECT IT
FROM CORROSION. GI SHEETS ARE DURABLE AND CAN
WITHSTAND STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS. HOWEVER,
THEY CAN BE QUITE HOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, SO THEY ARE
NOT IDEAL FOR HOMES IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
ALUMINUM ROOFING SHEETS ARE A POPULAR CHOICE FOR ROOFING
APPLICATIONS DUE TO THEIR MANY ADVANTAGES. THEY ARE
LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE, RESISTANT TO CORROSION, AND REFLECTIVE
OF HEAT. ALUMINUM ROOFING SHEETS ARE ALSO RELATIVELY EASY TO
INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. HOWEVER, THEY CAN BE MORE EXPENSIVE
THAN OTHER ROOFING MATERIALS.
POLYCARBONATE SHEETS ARE A LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE
ROOFING MATERIAL THAT IS MADE FROM A TYPE OF PLASTIC. THEY
ARE TRANSLUCENT, SO THEY CAN ALLOW NATURAL LIGHT INTO
YOUR HOME. POLYCARBONATE SHEETS ARE ALSO HIGHLY
RESISTANT TO HEAT AND IMPACT, MAKING THEM A GOOD CHOICE
FOR HOMES IN TYPHOON-PRONE AREAS. HOWEVER, THEY CAN BE
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER ROOFING MATERIALS.
FIBERGLASS SHEETS ARE MADE FROM A COMBINATION OF GLASS
FIBERS AND RESIN. THEY ARE LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE, AND
RESISTANT TO CORROSION AND FIRE. FIBERGLASS SHEETS ARE
ALSO TRANSLUCENT, SO THEY CAN ALLOW NATURAL LIGHT INTO
YOUR HOME. HOWEVER, THEY CAN BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN
OTHER ROOFING MATERIALS.
Asphalt shingles are the
most popular roofing material
in the United States, and for
good reason. Asphalt shingles
are also available in a wide
variety of colors and styles, so
you can find the perfect look for
your home.
Advantages: Affordable, easy to
install, variety of colors and
styles available, recyclable.
Disadvantages: Can be
expensive, noisy in rain and
hail, susceptible to dents and
corrosion.
Clay tiles are a versatile
building material that has been
used for centuries. They are made
from clay, which is a natural
material that is found in
abundance all over the world. Clay
tiles are fired at high
temperatures, which gives them
their strength and durability. They
are also relatively lightweight and
easy to install.
Advantages: Durable, long
lifespan (50 years or more), fire-
resistant, attractive appearance.
3.55M
2.00M 4.98M
FORMULA FOR ESTIMATING
ROOFING SHEETS
3.55M
2.00M 4.98M
FORMULA FOR ESTIMATING PLAIN
GI FLASHINGS FOR FIREWALLS
CONVERT TO KILOGRAM
492/180= 2.73 OR 3 KGS OF RIVETS
RIVETS
CONVERT TO KILOGRAM
492/180= 2.73 OR 3 KGS OF RIVETS
CONVERT TO KILOGRAM
984/126= 7.80 OR 9 KGS OF WASHERS
WASHERS
CONVERT TO KILOGRAM
984/126= 7.80 OR 9 KGS OF WASHERS