Why Do Japanese Roofs Have Rocks

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Why do japanese roofs have rocks.

The roof is the part of the house most affected by rain wind snow sunlight and other natural conditions. They are sloped instead of flat allowing rainwater to flow off easily. Reminded me of haiti where they use rocks of any type to hold the tin sheets on through a storm. It s also a bit of an aesthetic nicety on more modern roofs just for the crack as it were.

Rocks and stones are just weights to protect the shingles from wind. Remember trad italian roofs have much bigger overhangs on the eaves the bit which overhangs the long sides of a pitched roof and also on the verges which overhang the gables. Favorite answer in the japanese feudal era placing rocks on the roof was a tool in building houses. It s called ita buki yane.

One thing it would do is make the roof more resistant to sun damage as much of the roof is not directly exposed covered by rocks. Although there are a number of differences among the roofs seen in different areas of japan they all have one thing in common. I think some people do it because they like the look. February 12th 2017 at 1 11 pm.

Japanese architecture 日本建築 nihon kenchiku has been typified by wooden structures elevated slightly off the ground with tiled or thatched roofs. Sliding doors were used in place of walls allowing the internal configuration of a space to be customized for different occasions people usually sat on cushions or otherwise on the floor traditionally. It aided in keeping the house sturdy in the face of earthquakes and wind.