The invention relates to a roof construction, preferably for a carport or a garage having at least one solar module (2, 2', 2"), comprising at least one roof beam (4, 4', 4") on which the solar module (2, 2', 2") is fastened in such a way that the main plane of the solar module includes an angle (ß) between 10° and 25° with the plane of the roof beam, wherein the roof beam (4, 4', 4") is supported by pillars (6, 8), wherein the roof beam (4, 4', 4") has an angle (a) between 75° and 85° with respect to the supports.