Illustration of Prefabrication Methods for Building Roofs
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Direct Placement Construction of Prefabricated Panels (Traditional Method)
Some self-built houses use prefabricated panels as materials for pitched roofs. During construction, the prefabricated panels are directly placed on the walls, and the ends are fixed with horizontal members (such as angle irons, wooden wedges, etc.) to prevent slippage. However, this method has obvious safety hazards: in the absence of ring beam restraint, the connection between the wall and the prefabricated panel is prone to failure during an earthquake, leading to roof collapse. Therefore, this method is only suitable for low-rise buildings with low seismic fortification requirements, and the bearing capacity of the walls must be strictly checked.
Composite Roof Prefabrication Process (Modern Prefabricated Construction)
Taking the training center project of Hunan Urban Construction College as an example, it adopts a combined construction method of prefabricated composite beams and composite roof panels, with the following process:
- Installation of Prefabricated Exterior Wall Panels: First, complete the positioning and fixation of the prefabricated exterior wall panels for the roof to ensure that their perpendicularity and flatness meet the requirements.
- Supporting the Prefabricated Layer of Composite Roof Panels: Set up temporary support frames on the indoor side and place the prefabricated layer of the composite roof panels on the supports. The thickness of the prefabricated layer is usually 60-80mm, with reserved steel bars for connection with the subsequent cast-in-place layer.
- Pouring the Cast-in-Place Layer: Simultaneously pour the cast-in-place layer (with a thickness of about 80-100mm) on the top surface of the cast-in-place composite beam and the top surface of the prefabricated layer of the composite roof panel to form an integral structure between the prefabricated layer and the cast-in-place layer, enhancing the structural rigidity.
- Subsequent Construction: Successively complete the installation of the parapet wall, leveling with waterproof mortar (with a slope of ≥2%), laying of the protective film isolation layer, and construction of the waterproof membrane layer to ensure the waterproof performance of the roof. The composite process combines prefabrication and cast-in-place construction, balancing construction efficiency and structural safety, and is currently the mainstream prefabricated roof construction method.
Structural Requirements for Prefabricated Parapet Walls
The prefabricated wall panels of the parapet wall need to be reliably connected to the prefabricated exterior wall panels of the roof (such as through welding of embedded parts or bolt fixation) to form a continuous maintenance structure. Their height must comply with regulations: for buildings above 10 floors, the height of the parapet wall must not be less than 1.2m and not exceed 1.5m to prevent the risk of falling objects or people climbing over.
For specific illustrations, it is recommended to refer to the 'Drawing Rules and Construction Details for the Planar Overall Representation Method of Concrete Structure Construction Drawings' or contact the design unit to obtain standardized drawings to ensure that the construction complies with regulatory requirements.




