Roof, being
the uppermost part of a home that serves as the top covering for protection
against the rain and the sun's heat as well as the wind and snow, is one of the
most vital aspects of every home or building.
There are
many types of roof around the world. Originally, there were only flat roofs. Then,
the slope or pitched roofs became more popular and they range from mono-pitched
to multiple- pitched ones. As people became more artistic and sophisticated,
various roof shapes from pyramidal to circular to arched roof and even
hyperbolic became possible. Unlike in the past where roofs are simply made out
of leaves, straw, or branches, nowadays, there are many varieties of roofing
materials and techniques home owners can choose from.
Why is Tibet
called the Roof of the World?
Because of
its two main characteristics -- highest and biggest!
First, it
consists of a vast and elevated plateau, covering an area of approximately 500,000
square miles or 1.3 million square kilometers.
Secondly, it
is one of the highest regions on earth, surrounded by the world's highest
mountains. In the north is the Kunlun mountains, In the south is the Himalayas.
And in the west is the Karakoram mountain system.
Trivia Info
Resource: alwaysroofing.com.au
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