The roof, by far, has been the most complex structure to design, build and implement. Though it looks like any ordinary roof, it isn't. The specifications were according to industrial standards and suited for a factory rather than a residential building. Comprising 7 layers and covering an area of approximately 5,300 square feet, the roof took more than a month to construct. Why all the fuss? Simple. It's main purpose was to keep the internal temperature of the house between 26-30 degrees Celsius, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without the use of active energy!
Pic 1: Week 1 - Calculating pitching and leveling of the concrete roof beams.
Pic 2: Week 2 - Fastening of steel trusses and brackets on the concrete roof beams.
Pic 3: Week 3 - Securing insulation foil and 100mm thick rock wool across the entire roof.
Pic 4: Week 4 - Installation of facia board and final adjustments prior to mounting roof tiles.
Pic 5: Week 5 - Hoisting and laying of roof tiles and dry fixing.
Pic 6: Close-up of C-channel purlins, each measuring 152mm X 66mm X 1.6mm thick, covering an area of approximately 5,300 square feet.
Pic 7: Close-up of 100mm thick rock wool from CSR Australia.
Pic 8: View from underneath showing the steel mesh holding up the insulation foil which in turn, supports the rock wool.
Pic 9: Top view of steel rafters and GCI clay roof tiles prior to laying. Note the reflective foil which adds an additional layer of insulation.
Pic 10: View of the south wing's roof under construction.
