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Learn vital advice and the best ways to keep your roof in good condition. Find out how to keep your home safe and how to prolong the life of your roof with routine cleanings, repairs, and inspections.
Witch hat roof It enchants visitors with its enchanting antique roof. A witch’s hat roof is a variation of the conical roof. As the name suggests, it is pointed at the top and flared at the...
Jerkinhead Roof A jerkin head roof is a gable roof in which the peaks at the gable ends are cut to resemble a hip roof. The advantage of this style is that clipping streamlines the apex of the gable...
A special roof is covered with a high design Think more than a gable or flat. A dramatic roof adorns the stylish home’s exterior. Roof design options are not limited to the two most popular...
Skillion and Lean-to-Roof A combination of two different roofs covers all angles. Skillion roofs have a single slope like a shed or pitched roof, and no ridges on the roofline. The result is walls of...
Barn (Shed) roof There is ample living space under the single slope of this roof. A barn roof is usually a single pitched roof set on a steep pitch. Also known as a pent roof, it removes the corners...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Give me a house with walls, roof or glass Pass out in a sun-warmed area in one or more places. About a year ago I sat down and typed one of the first articles on KDRoofers. It was dead winter and the...
Get to know your home. What type of roof do you have? Gable, hip, gambrel, mansard the shape of the roof indicates that the house is connected to the earth and sky. The most common type of roof is the...
Alternative Roofing Materials Looking for something to raise your roof in your neighborhood? Consider composite tile, recycled composite shingles, green roofs, and more. Here are some alternative roof...
Green Roofs Can Help Manage Rainwater See how living roofs of all sizes can make a huge impact. Green roofs have several environmental benefits. In addition to improving air quality, savingenergy and...
Single-Sloped Roof Ramp Modern Homes A pitched roof that reflects a steep site or is used for architectural interest connects you to the landscape. We looked at how different roof forms relate to...
