Build a strong roof in just 6 steps

The roof is an important part of your home, which protects it from external wind, water and sunlight. This is why its important to build a resilient roof that can withstand these factors. While there are various types of roofs, RCC roofing is generally used in our country. Here are the steps involved in the roof-building process of this type.

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Building Roof Step1 Construction of Columns and Beams

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Begin by constructing columns, beams and walls.

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Then, work on shuttering for the roof, which is made of wood or steel. Use bamboo or scaffolding blocks to give it support, so that it does not collapse under the weight of the slab.

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Building Roof Step 3 Placing reinforcement mesh on the slab

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Place a mesh of steel bars above the slab. There should be bent-up bars on the sides. Cover blocks are placed below the steel rods which fixes the position of bars.

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Building Roof Step 4 Making the right Concrete Mix for a strong roof

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Then, make a concrete mix with the help of cement, sand and aggregates, and a waterproofing compound such as Weather Pro.

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Building Roof Step 5 Pouring and Finishing of Concrete

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Apply the concrete and level it well, wait till it gets compacted and then start working on the finishing

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Building Roof Step 6 Curing of Concrete through the Ponding method

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Construct small ponds to cure the slab. The curing process should be completed within 2-3 weeks. Once your slab strengthens, you can remove the shuttering carefully.