Attic (Mansard) roof

Attic (Mansard) roof Steep slopes and dormer windows distinguish this type from other hip roofs. A mansard roof is a variation of the hip roof with 4 slopes and 2 slopes per side. The steep slopeof the lower part of the roof has dormer windows to make the attic space more livable. Mansardroofs are mostly […]

Gable roof

Gable roof The roof reaches a point where the sides of the triangle are equally sloping. A gable roof is one of the most common roof types with two triangular gable ends and a singleridge between two sloping roof panels. The gable roof allows water and snow to run off whileproviding attic space inside. A […]

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Butterfly roof

Butterfly roof Butterfly roofs broke away from the boxy norm in the 1950s and found a solid foundation in modern interpretations. A sharp angled roofline sloping down the center creates a butterfly roof. Popular since the nuclearage, this mid-century roof design was a response to the square brick facades of post-war standards.A slit in the […]

Pyramid roof

Pyramid roof Think of Egypt and you already have the right idea for this style of roof. The pyramid roof has four sloping sides just like a pyramid. A variant of a hip roof with inwardsloping sides. Difference: A ridge runs the length of a hip roof, whereas a pyramid roof has onlyone peak. This […]

Reduce energy costs with roof overhang projects

Reduce energy costs with roof overhang projects Homes feature deep roof overhangs that add dramatic style and lower the home’s energy bill. Summer is fast approaching. If you’re in the American Northwest anytime soon, you’ll be outside enjoying all the sun you can get. If you’re in the Southeast, you can take a break from […]