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 […]
Discovering the Art of Delicious Blends: Beyond Smoothies
When you think of a delicious blend of ingredients, smoothies often come to mind. They are a convenient and nutritious way to combine fruits, vegetables, and other healthy additions into a single, sippable treat. However, there’s a whole world of culinary blends beyond smoothies that offer exciting flavors, textures, and health benefits. Let’s explore some […]
Give me a house with walls, roof or glass
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 sky was washed with a tired gray palette. The bleak atmosphere quickly became […]
Get to know your home. What type of roof do you have?
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 gable roof. Gabled roofs, the shapes of houses and buildingmaterials drawn by children in Monopoly […]
Alternative Roofing Materials
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 types that can make your home stand out from the crowd. Composite tiles. Composite roof tiles can replicate traditional materials such as slate, shakes, andshingles to give […]