In a house we know that the roof is very important in a building, to make your home look good and aesthetic the main thing that must be known first is to recognize the types of roof itself that suit your needs and desires, and many things need to be considered in choosing a roof including in terms of strength, budget and many aspects that must be needed from the material form, and price.

As we know this roof has a function as a shade that protects us from rain, heat, dust and other disturbances from above. And the material used really must have a very strong and durable durability so that the roof can function more optimally and will make comfort.
And for the construction of the roof house itself, a roof-forming structure consisting of roof leaves and roof trusses is needed, not infrequently there are still many people using roof leaves made of clay, namely tile, this type of tile has several kinds of different shapes and weights. The use of this tile is more suitable for use in tropical climates, tiles made of clay are divided into two, namely traditional tiles and modern tiles or called ceramic tiles. Here are the names of tiles made of clay including:
- Sokka Roof Tile
- Sokka Kebumen Roof Tile
- Gentemg Palentong
- Morando Jatiwangi Roof Tile
- Roof Tile Morando Glazur Jatiwangi
- Muniran Roof Tile
- Posano Roof Tile
- Garuda Roof Tiles
- Wave Roof Tile
- Mantili Roof Tile
- Kluntung Dua Roof Tile
- Semi Roof Tile
- Prentul Roof Tile
- Roof Tile Press Box
In addition, there is a ceramic tile made of clay and given a glaze coating dye, this tile has a very beautiful appearance because it has a slippery and luxurious impression. Usually the use of this tile is installed on a sloping roof, the disadvantage of this type of ceramic tile has a weight The heavy ones, the installation must be careful to avoid leakage, and it is very easy to break. Apart from the disadvantages, the advantages are that it has a variant shape, fireproof, easy maintenance, very high resistance to weather, and the price is relatively more expensive.
The more here the development of products from clay tiles is increasingly varied and the models are very diverse and in terms of color are also very good quality, to choose a quality tile, which is made of clay there are several characteristics including:
- Has a smooth and flat surface
- When tapped, a loud sound is heard
- Made of real clay, there is no other material in the manufacture
- Has a sturdy and strong structure
- Has the same shape, as the beginning of printing, and nothing bubbles
- Have the same size
Therefore, for the selection of tiles made of clay, it must be very careful, so as not to regret it in the future, but as the times progress, this roof cover is not only made of clay but there are several types of multiroof roof coverings. Multiroof roof is a roof in the form of sheets of metal which in one sheet there are two tile arrangements, in one tile arrangement there are four to five conventional tiles.this multiroof roof has the types including:
- Multiroof San Coated: Made of a layer of rock powder mixed with various metal materials, the advantage of this type of roof is that it has anti-scratch properties, can reduce heat
- Multiroof Copper or Copper: Made of a combination of copper material, has excellent resistance and has a reddish-yellow color
- Multiroof Metal Spandex: Made of a combination of zinc, galvalume, and silicon aluminum coating that is not easily damaged. It has flexibility, expensive prices and can only be installed by experts.
- Multiroof Galvalume: Has a thick layer of aluminum and zinc, and has good resistance in all weather conditions
- Multiroof Standing Seam: Has a shiny color, modern appearance, and can minimize shifts during natural disasters
- Millennium Multiroof:Has a modern, sturdy and stylish style
- Stainless Steel Multiroof: For this type of roof is usually used in hotels, factories, and extreme residences, this type of roof has a heavy and thick weight.
In building a roof building, this roof has a very important role, because it will affect the condition of the residence.and in addition to the Multiroof roof there are also other types of roofs such as:
- Concrete Roof: This roof has fire resistance very minimal maintenance, and is not suitable for use in areas that have very strong wind gusts, long workmanship, expensive prices, and heavy weight, this will affect the structure underneath.
- Shingle Roof: Made of thinned and preserved wood, light weight, and heat resistance, and the drawbacks require experts in installation, the price is quite expensive, the maintenance is quite intense.
- Zinc Roof: Low price, light weight, easy to install, and disadvantages noise, heat, and easy to rust.
When the selection of the roof is as desired, you can make a model and take advantage of creativity, and be interesting on the roof, namely in terms of shape, Here are some designs including:
- Gable Roof: This roof has several configurations and designs that are simple and efficient in the use of materials, the slope model varies, usually there is a room under it and this can be used as an attic
- Limasan Roof: Has a slope in 4 positions, has more sturdy and stable durability, more material is needed
- Backrest Roof: Has one side slope, is used in adding rooms to the house, has a simple shape and efficient use of materials, does not require many frames, for the weakness of this roof has an unequal wall height, if it rains the flow of water is only flowed on one side this can cause collapse with very heavy rainfall.
- Flat Roof: This roof will provide a minimalist characteristic, can take advantage of space for example making a garden, rooftof, the drawback is that the cost is greater, because the materials used are very much
After knowing the roof design, no less important is also about the roof frame, When choosing material for this frame adjusted to the roof and its needs, do not just choose a roof because the durability of the house is number one it is on the roof, and if the roof is problematic it will all be problematic, and here are some types of roof frames:
- Wood Frame: The selection of good wood has a very long life, while for the selection of wood that is not good, the life is very short, it is easily porous, it is not fireproof, it is not termite resistant, and it is not waterproof
- Mild Steel Frame: For the price is not too expensive, rust and fire resistant, the strength is good, and for now many use it.
- Heavy Steel Frame: It has excellent strength but is not rust resistant

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