B. Roof covering

Construction material

Building Materials

1) Sheets of zinc; copper; aluminum; slate; clay or cement roof tiles; wooden tiles; waterproofed paving stone.

Sheets of zinc, copper, or aluminum: Are sheets of variable dimensions that can be undulating, corrugated, or also flat, with joints [balletas] that stick out approximately every 80 cm following the slope of the roof. In the case of zinc or aluminum sheets, they are a whitish gray; when they are rusty they are dark red or brown and in the case of copper sheets, they acquire a grayish-green color.

Slate: These are sheets of variable dimensions that can be undulating or corrugated, of a gray color similar to that of cement. They are fragile and breakable when struck.

Clay or cement roof tile: Are no bigger than 20 by 30 cm; can be curved or flat. The normal color of cement tile is red or gray.

Wooden tile: It is generally made of reddish-brown larch wood. The apparent size is 10 by 20 cm. These roofs are characterized by the steep slope that they need for water drainage.

Waterproofed paving stone: This is a roof covering which, on sight, appears to be generally flat and black in color or made of small stones and which is found on modern houses. Tiled terraces also possess this type of roof covering.

2) Phonolite; cane and clay; reeds

Phonolite: This is a small sheet of black, corrugated tar paper.

Reeds, and cane and clay: These materials can be recognized on sight and are characterized by their short duration.

3) Waste Materials: (tin, cardboard and/or various waste materials). These materials can be recognized without difficulty and are characterized by their poor, improvised quality. Generally, tin, cardboard, etc. is used.

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4) Other materials: Indicate any other material not previously mentioned in this item by writing the name of the material here.