Learn Rooftop Terminology
Learn Rooftop Terminology Knowing the language of rooftop design will help you navigate your next repair or remodeling project. Knowing a few roofing terms will help you communicate with your roofer the next time you have a leak or decide to re-roof. It will also be helpful to discuss any remodeling projects that may include […]
Remember the Rooftop
Remember the Rooftop A well-appointed rooftop deck can instantly expand your living space. Here’s how to make this space your home’s crowning glory. There never seems to be enough space in our home. This is especially true if we live in dense areas of the city. But there may be one key space you’ve overlooked. […]
Renovation Details: The Shed Dormer
Renovation Details: The Shed Dormer To expand your living space and maximize lighting at the top of your home, consider adding shed dormers to your structure. My single gable roofline is crying out for the addition of a shed dormer or two. Like all dormers, sheds create usable space on the roof of a home […]
Modern gable style homes
Modern gable style homes Notice how the sloping roof and overhangs are simple, innovative and modern. Basically, modern architecture is a break with the past, and in the case of the roof, that break is most evident. Sloping roofs, which traditionally served to shed rain and snow, generally eschewed he flat roofs of modernism and […]
Updates to the classic roofline
Updates to the classic roofline Learn how designers use planes and angles to create the right roof for each home. Homeowners typically have a good idea of what they want for the interior of their home in terms of square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and style. However, the shape of the roof can […]
How to create a garden on your balcony or rooftop deck
How to create a garden on your balcony or rooftop deck Let our experts answer your questions about designing a lush retreat high above the city. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space in your city, there are plenty of ways to turn it into a cool green haven, even if it’s sky […]
Flat roof
Flat roof This level of roof is best suited for climates with little rain and no snow. Flat roofs are horizontal and have minimal slope to allow for drainage. Flat roofs have difficulty supporting the weight of snow, are supported by ceiling joists, and have no rafters. Flat roofs require a slight slope to prevent […]
Hip roof
Hip roof These roofs are a high style and reach a slope, but have less attic space. Hip roofs are sloping on all four sides. It may be shaped like a pyramid reaching a single peak, or it may have a ridge between two slopes. Although the structure is very sturdy and requires less bracing […]
Dome roof
Many aspects help a balanced roof achieve its shape. Many aspects help a balanced roof achieve its shape. A dome roof is shaped like a hemisphere and requires many sides to the framework to achieve the round shape. This dome roof has flares at the bottom. Shingles work well on round surfaces because they can […]
View of the rooftop deck
View of the rooftop deck An architect renovated a small American apartment to create space for outdoor living. This one-bedroom apartment on the top floor of a 1960s ten-story building in Buffalo City has never been renovated. The owners decided it was time to renovate the interior as well. So, she asked architect KDRoofers Workers, […]