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THE ARCHITECTURE OF TRADITIONAL ROOFS IN VIETNAM
The architecture of traditional roofs in Vietnam has the prominent features of shape, structure and material. In different areas, the roofs represent its own characteristics that are appropriate for the culture and climate of it.
The roof in the North Vietnam
In the North Vietnam, the roofing materials used are thatch, straw, palm and tile. The roof framing structure is bamboo structure or wooden structure, tied with bamboo string.
The roof in Central Vietnam
The roof in Central has two layers: the first clay layer (clay mix straw), the second layer roofed with thatch or tile. The distance of two layers is 40-50 centimeters. The roof is thick enough to insulate, so the house will be always cool under the hot weather in Central.
Rong roof in highlands of Vietnam
The shape of Rong roof in highlands of Vietnam like the upward hammer or the sail with wind blowing. That image shows the strength and stability of people when opposite to difficulties of nature and life.
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The trusses are curved, decorated the patterns and images that depict village life and religious beliefs.
The roof in the South Vietnam
In South Vietnam, the main roofing material is nipa leaves. It’s good at insulating, suitable with the tropical weather here. However, every house must change the roof after 3-5 years.
For wealthy families, they use tile roof instead of nipa leaves roof.
