Underneath the basics flat roofs are usually constructed with a ceiling nailed to joists which support a deck usually wood in residential construction a vapor barrier insulation and a roof board.
Parts of a flat roof structure.
Rake is an inclined edge of a roof on top of a wall.
The structural component that supports the roof cover is called a roof deck.
It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof.
The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
The roof cover is laid over the roof deck.
Most residential homeowners think of their roofs as consisting of just a single part.
It is the lower part of the roof that extends beyond the side of the house.
Gutters are vents that carry away the trickled rainwater.
A composite decking made of solid materials.
However there are several roofing components that combine to form a waterproof protection system for your house including roofing underlayment metal flashing and rooftop sheathing.
From there the flat roof system you choose will determine the materials you apply.
A roof deck and roof cover form the two main parts of a roof structure.
The structural components of roof decking in case of pitched roof is generally a truss in case of curved roof it is a shell or dome and in case of flat roof it is a flat slab.