Roofing Style Pics

Great for outdoor storage under the extended eves.

Roofing style pics.

If you live in a cold climate make sure you also pick a roofing material that can bear a significant snow load. It looks like a hat with a brim. A hip style roof with a double slope over each wall like the mansard but the upper slope is greater than the lower slope. This style also improves the look of the roof providing a more unique and interesting design than the very common simple hip roof.

Any roof that makes use of more than 1 style can be considered a combination roof. The flat unseen roof of this contemporary style home calls for heavy duty materials. The lower slope often extends beyond the walls creating covered porches or storage. A full or partial gable can be found at the end of the ridge in the roof allowing for a greater amount of internal roof space.

The most common type of combination roof is the gable and hip combination. See more ideas about roof styles roof design house exterior. The combination roof is advantageous because it can be customized to suit any kind of house. Most custom made houses use combination roofs.

While appearance isn t a concern ensuring that water quickly rolls off the slight slope is critical. See more ideas about roof styles house exterior house styles.