This house used the Pahang House styled roof. They used high pitched roof so rain water could drop easily. Another advantage of this roof type, it will insulate heavy rain sound so it will not make too much noise.
This roof also used roof tiles. It is because of the western colonialism impact that they changed the materials to the more durable materials.
This roof also used roof tiles. It is because of the western colonialism impact that they changed the materials to the more durable materials.
Picture above shows the roof's framework details.
The section above shows how the roof work with air circulation. With space under the roof, it helps to cool down the house in the tropical climate area. Low pitched styled roof also gives good insulation against heat.
On the left is the roof tiles' detail. On top of the framework, they put a layer of waterproof sheathing then they put the tiles on top of it and join them with mortar in between.
The section shows the joint between tiles and the framework.
The tiles themselves are clay tiles. They used this kind of tiles because of it's durability. They also have a reflective property which could help increase the efficiency of the heating and cooling system.
The section shows the joint between tiles and the framework.
The tiles themselves are clay tiles. They used this kind of tiles because of it's durability. They also have a reflective property which could help increase the efficiency of the heating and cooling system.