Ask any architect and they ll tell you that hardly any other type of architecture is as timeless and modern as that of flat roof houses.
Slab roof houses.
One concern is that the concrete must develop the compressive strength intended by the structural engineer in the design of the roof deck.
This kind of chajja slab is provided in drawing rooms and kitchen for storing house material.
Regardless of how new or modern a house is there is a good chance that it will be topped off with a flat roof now but if you can t picture how great they look we.
The foundation that your house is built on can have a major impact on the structural integrity of your home.
For example the florida based company hurricane proof systems offers a 7 inch 18 centimeter slab of concrete in three layers.
Exact specifications vary but most concrete roofs are several inches thick.
A concrete roof is exactly what it sounds like.
A slab foundation is made of concrete that is typically 4 6 thick in the center.
It should come as no wonder then that these are experiencing a serious comeback right now.
The usual difference between low roof slab and room chajja is low roof slab hides house material and whereas room chajja or loft doesn t hide house material they are open and provided above the door side.