It is extremely important to choose the right type of roof, as this choice will determine the time it takes to complete the building, the use of building materials, or even the ordering of any materials. In the past, the use of apparent roof was extremely common, with clay tiles being very prominent compared to other models. However, the use of recessed roofs is increasing considerably, so you may wonder: which one is better? Which to choose between the recessed roof and apparent roof? Know the differences and the advantages of each in this guide, or ask your nearest Pocatello roofers.

Recessed roof

The recessed roof is preferred for contemporary designs. It brings an air of modernity and greater freedom to work the volume play of buildings than the apparent roof.

Advantages include lower cost and ease of execution. Because it is “hidden”, the recessed roof makes use of the lightweight metal structure and wavy, metallic tiles, without any aesthetic damage. Learn about other advantages of the recessed roof:

1. Uses much less wood, for light and large tiles such as asbestos cement;
2. It is lighter if used with the materials described above;
3. Requires less construction time and has easier maintenance;
4. It is more modern and in tune with current architectural building standards.

However, even though it seems like the best option, this type of roof has some disadvantages, which are:

1. Although the cost of the roof itself is cheaper, there are other costs such as increased use of gutters and the construction of ledges to hide the roof;
2. The roof usually stays down. This makes it impossible to access the interior for electrical and other maintenance;
3. In the case of asbestos cement tiles, it is necessary to place a thermal blanket under the tile, as this type of tile gets very hot and can transfer heat to the slab and, consequently, into the environment.

Apparent roof

The apparent roof is obviously visible, has eaves projected outside the building and is the most traditional. In high standard houses, it is common to use ceramic or concrete tiles on a wooden structure.

Because it is functional and simplified, this is the roof type of traditional homes. Some of the benefits of having apparent roof include:

1.   The clay tile is durable and withstands harsh weather conditions;
2.   A wide range of models are available at affordable costs;
3.   Using a nobler tile, it is possible to make a beautiful roof with a very nice aesthetic;
4.   It’s heavy, which makes it difficult to be removed from the place with wind sources.

However, not everything is perfect. There are some disadvantages to the apparent roof as well, which are:

1.   Demands a lot of execution time
2.   The final cost is higher because it takes a lot of wood, demands time and other building materials such as cement paste;
3.   Requires the use of gutter at the end of the tile to avoid the famous gutters that may dampen the walls;
4.   May have leaks due to broken tile or in case of rain with strong winds.

What is a waterproofed slab?

The waterproof slab allows complete freedom for creation, allowing for modern and incredible forms. In addition, they allow the use of the roof as a terrace, leisure area or garden. However, care with waterproofing and thermo-acoustic protection should be redoubled.

It is common for people to be afraid of using waterproofed slab in their homes for fear of infiltration and heating due to the sun. However, these are used in many homes without causing any problem.

Now that you know the differences between the recessed roof and apparent roof, run to the nearest construction material store and start your work.