As we build our houses, many things come to mind, like the cost of roofing a 3 bedroom house in Kenya. There are different types of roofs, but the issue will be which kind of roof will fit the house design that I have built. But once all the finishing and installation of the roof is done then there is always a relief to the homeowner.
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Designs of Roofs
The cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house in Kenya will depend on the type of food that will be picked. in this article, you will get to see some of the roof designs.
1. Gable-style roof
It starts at the peak of the house as it slants down. It is relatively cheap, lightweight, and often installed on shingles, they come as sheets layered on a roof
2. Bonnet roofs
It is a 4-sided roof that starts as a steep slope then at the bottom the slope angle reduces to be a bit gentle.
3. Flat roofs
It is not that flat but usually slants to prevent water from logging on the roof. It is easy to maintain and more energy efficient.
Roofing properties.
The cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house in Kenya is combined with features like,
1. Roofing insulation
It includes things like light-duty double-sided reflective foil and heavy-duty double-sided reflective foil which are made from polythene and which will make the cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house in Kenya depend on which material to be used either light or heavy-duty.
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2. Roof gutters
These are structures that assist in the drainage of water from the roof which is placed on the edges of the roof. Depending on the gauge bought, the cost of roofing a 3 bedroom house in Kenya will be determined.
3. Waterproofing.
These are materials that are used as waterproof on the roof, mostly the flat rooftops. Ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) and integral capillary system waterproofing are some of the waterproof materials that can be added to assess the cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house in Kenya.
Types of roofs and cost.
Different types of roofs will in particular determine the cost of roofing a 3 bedroom house in Kenya.
The table below will show you random prices of roofs from which you can determine the cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house in Kenya
| Nairobi (Ksh) | Coast (Ksh) | Western (Ksh) | |
| Stone-coated Aluzinc roofing tiles | 3500 | 3570 | 3650 |
| Corrugated roofing sheets. Depends on the gauge | Gauge (24)-1575 Gauge (26)1280 Gauge (28)1210 | 1560 1225 1195 | 1750 1220 1240 |
| Clay roofing tiles. Depends on the size. For example, | (41m by190mm 14mm) 1400 | 1480 | 1410 |
| Concrete roofing tiles. It also depends on the size. | (420m by330mm) 1810 | 1920 | 2050 |
| Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) | 1800 | 2120 | 1630 |
The cost of roofing per square meter can be estimated at Ksh 450, but it can run up to 4000 depending on the type of roof. From the above data, the cost of roofing a 3-bedroom house design in Kenya can be derived. Also, we have seen that in different areas depending on the gauge the cost changes.
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Conclusion
Thinking of the cost of roofing a 3 bedroom house in Kenya? Think of West Kenya Real Estate Ltd.
West Kenya Real Estate Ltd is a design and building company registered as a limited company with offices in Kisumu and Nairobi. We design and also build preferring to transform designs into a house. We also offer other real estate-related services like property management, valuation, sales, and letting. Feel free to talk to us today on 0724481087 or 0789217685 or email us at info@westkenyarealestate.com.
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You can also visit us in our offices at Kisumu located at Cairo Road, Hare Krishna temple behind Xaverian primary.