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Roof Styles – Part 5

Dormer roof. These roofs incorporate design elements from other types of roof. But the thing that makes them different is that they have a small structure with a window that protrudes out — this is normally where a bedroom is located. Pros – homes with dormer roofs have a bedroom high up in the roof…

house with various roof styles

Roof Styles – Part 4

Pyramid roof. This roof looks exactly how you’d imagine it would, it has four equal sides that join together at the top — this is what causes the pyramid shape that it’s named after. Pros – the best thing about this roof is that it’s very durable and can easily deal with high winds. Cons…

house with various roof styles

Roof Styles – Part 3

Hip roof. These roofs are rectangular structures that slope on all four sides. When they come together, they create a ridge that runs down the centre of the roof. Pros – this means that there are no flat parts anywhere on the roof and it doesn’t cross or intersect so water and snow can’t stack…

house with various roof styles

Roof Styles – Part 2

Flat roof. Flat roofs are roofs that are almost entirely flat, with one panel that lies across the top of a home. Pros – this roof is the fact that they only use a single panel makes them very simple to buy and install. Cons – the flat design means that rain and snow can…

house with various roof styles

Roof Styles – Part 1

Roofs may not be super exciting to you but they do effect how your house will look — depending on the style you choose, the materials you use and the colour scheme. So what is the right roof style for your home? Let’s find our more and go from there. There are so many different…