What are some of the different roof styles?

What are some of the different roof styles?

How many different roof styles are there?

When choosing your new roof, there are a number of things your roofing contractor will help you consider. One is the type of roof material you’re going to use. Another is the style of roof you’re going to have. None of these options should be rushed, or you could be facing damage from a Pacific Northwest storm. And if you have an existing home that needs a new roof, you might be stuck with one particular style, although the material could be altered; unless you make major renovations. When it comes to roof styles, there are many options, and the possibilities are seemingly endless. However, while there are nearly endless options for roof styles, not all of them are practical for particular climates or budgets.

Which roof styles are more common?

The point of a roof is to protect your home. It’s your first line of defense against the elements and can also stop rodents and other intruders from entering your home. Because the weather and other variables can vary drastically depending on where you live, not all roof styles are practical everywhere. Some of them that are more common include:

  • Butterfly Roof. You can tell a roof is a butterfly roof is it’s bowed in the middle and looks like a butterfly! This gives it a unique appearance, but it also needs to be checked up on more often.
  • Flat Roof. Flat roofs are often used for commercial projects, but aren’t seen as often in residences. They aren’t a smart choice for rainy regions as there isn’t much opportunity for water to run off.
  • Gable Roof. When someone draws a basic house, what they’re probably drawing is an A-Frame roof. These are Gable roofs, and their shape offers a good amount of ventilation and often come with storage space.
  • Gambrel Roof. The traditional barn-style roof is more often than not a Gambrel roof. These symmetrical roofs are the ones with multiple slants or tiers and meet up at a point in at the very center.
  • Hip Roof. When you’re looking for extra protection from the elements at the expense of other features, a Hip roof is a wise choice. These can be shaped to offer several places for runoff for rain and snow.
  • Shed Roof. A shed roof is similar to a flat roof except for it has a slant in a single direction. As the name implies, these are typically used for outbuildings instead of residences.
Check out this handy guide created by the DIY network to see some of the many other types of roofs there are to choose from.

 

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