Is it better to build a self-built house in rural areas with a flat roof or with tiled roofs?

Today, the living standards of farmers are improving, and many people have some money and choose to build houses in rural areas. Many people are hesitant about whether it is better to have a tiled roof or a flat roof. Simply put, the choice depends on the local climate conditions and the preferences of the person building the house.

1 Due to drainage problems due to heavy rainfall, tiled houses are common in rural areas in the south. Houses covered with tiles have many benefits. It can be said that they are warm in winter, cool in summer, and have better air permeability. However, shingles have many disadvantages, namely that if the shingles crack, they must be repaired or they will leak. In rural areas in the past, farmers were often seen repairing their houses.

It is impractical to use tile roofs in places such as Shaanxi. Typically, a flat roof is used because it allows for better lighting. In addition, bungalows are usually built in northern areas, but it is best to cover them with a layer of tiles. If you want to build a two- or three-story building, a brick house is basically impractical. The current tiles are no longer the gray tiles of the past. All kinds of bright tiles are glass tiles. The maintenance rate is getting lower and lower. The sales of new tiles have begun to rise in many rural areas.

In the flat-roofed buildings built in rural areas now, the second floor without a tile roof is very hot in summer, and only the first floor is cooler. In contrast, even the second floor of a house with a tile roof will be very cool in the summer and not very cold in the winter. However, flat-roofed rooms are stronger, covered with reinforced concrete, and can also have balconies on the roof, which is a big advantage. In the past, when farmers grew food, this advantage could not be concealed by a tile roof. So in conclusion, like everything there are two sides, building a tile house or a bungalow depends on personal preference.