The mass craze for the fashion for the use of environmentally friendly materials in the decoration of houses has also affected the decoration of the roofs. Reed roofing was one of the options..
In terms of their reliability, hydro and thermal insulation properties, natural materials are not only not inferior, and in some cases even surpass modern polymer counterparts. The experience of previous generations shows that a reed roof as a flooring serves well and reliably for more than a dozen years..
Historically, reeds have been used on the islands of Britain, the Baltic states, such a roof is not afraid of climatic changes, such as rainfall, hail, severe frosts and sudden temperature changes. Also, reed roofs are used in the regions of the Alps and have been serving for more than fifty years without losing their properties..
How to properly arrange a roof made of reeds and how it differs from conventional modern counterparts will be discussed below. The unique properties of reed stalks explains their popularity. Reed grows in the aquatic environment, therefore it is not affected by it, it remains strong and flexible even after cutting.
A reed roof will perfectly retain heat, and if it is made with an optimal slope of forty-five degrees, it will not miss a drop of water. With the help of modern installation technologies, it is possible to extend the service life of the coating and eliminate the main drawback – flammability. To prevent fires, the reed roof is impregnated with special fire retardant solutions.
A special kind of plant Phiragmitesaustralis is used as a raw material for roofing, its stems are highly moisture resistant and durable..
The roof can have any shape, it does not really matter when creating a roof from reeds. Basic rules in observing the correct angle of inclination, from thirty to seventy degrees and the correct installation of the chimney, it should be located at the highest point of the roof and rise by more than a meter.
If all installation rules are followed, moisture will seep into the coating by no more than five centimeters, and will not get inside. In this regard, there is no need for additional waterproofing of the reed roof. Thermal insulation is also not additionally carried out, the total thickness of the cover is thirty centimeters, it is equivalent to the standard modern coatings of mineral slabs of ten to fifteen centimeters.
According to experts, a reed roof will keep warm well in winter, cool in summer, and due to the peculiarities of the material, it will not require additional ventilation..
Reed is an environmentally friendly, natural material, no chemicals or plastic. No special tools or equipment is required for stacking, everything will depend only on the skill of the stacker.
