u/Actualthrowaway165

Hey folks,

I’ve been noticing a trend in Kerala where many new houses are moving away from full RCC roofs to double-truss roofing systems. I’m trying to understand what actually makes sense long-term, especially with our weather.

From what I see, there are mainly 3 approaches:

1. Full RCC slab (traditional flat roof)

2. Full double-truss roof (no RCC slab, just truss + tiles/sheets)

3. RCC slab + sloped roof above it (Mangalore tiles / aluminium / sheet as a protective layer)

I wanted to hear from people who have actually built or lived in these:

- How does full double-truss hold up over time in Kerala (rain, wind, maintenance)?

- Is RCC + roof overkill, or actually worth it long-term?

- Any leakage / heat / maintenance issues you’ve faced with either approach?

- If you’ve built recently, what did you choose and why?

Would really appreciate real experiences (especially after a few monsoons 😅)

Thanks!