soft boy がリツイート
This is called a concealed roof. By this definition, it means you are hiding normal roofing sheets behind raised parapet walls. As a result, it does not need a high, steep slope like a traditional roof. This will make you spend less for timber and roofing sheets.
Because the walls are high, they shield the roof completely. Strong storms cannot get under the sheets to lift them or blow them away.
However, if we consider the Nigerian climate, where there is heavy downpours, there is a possibility that the roof will be boxed in. This is because rain water cannot just run off the edges freely like a normal pitched roof. It relies entirely on hidden internal gutters and pipes to drain out the water.
This is where there is concern. If a few leaves or debris block those pipes, that boxed roof turns into a swimming pool. The scary part is you will not quickly know the water is trapped up there because the entire roof is hidden from your sight. And we all know water will always find its way.
By the time you notice there is a problem, the water would have soaked into your walls, peeled your expensive paint, and ruined your POP ceiling.
If you are going for this design, your plumber and your roofing carpenter must know what they are doing. If not, the future repairs will empty your bank account.
Thank you for your attention.
abuja stylist✰@drharveee
Engineers here please what are the advantages of building roofs like this?🤔
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