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Overview of Roof Types and Designs

There are many different types of roofs that serve various purposes in architecture and home design. The most common types are pitched roofs and flat roofs. Pitched roofs include gable, hip, gambrel, mansard, and skillion roofs which have one or more sloped sides. Flat roofs are flat without a pitch. The type of roof chosen depends on factors like the design of the home, materials, climate, and intended uses. Roofs provide critical functions of protection from weather and additional living or storage space.

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Overview of Roof Types and Designs

There are many different types of roofs that serve various purposes in architecture and home design. The most common types are pitched roofs and flat roofs. Pitched roofs include gable, hip, gambrel, mansard, and skillion roofs which have one or more sloped sides. Flat roofs are flat without a pitch. The type of roof chosen depends on factors like the design of the home, materials, climate, and intended uses. Roofs provide critical functions of protection from weather and additional living or storage space.

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Roof Types

One of the critical decisions to make, apart from the roofing materials and the shape of the
structure is the roof type. Roofs are available in many designs and they offer protection and
additional living space.

When designing or building your own home, one of the critical decisions to make is the roof
type. Of course, there are other elements to be considered, which include the material type, the
shape of the house, color, and cost among others. People moving into already built homes have
a little say on the type of roof except to accept the shape it comes in. Nevertheless, paying
attention to the different roof types and their benefits is important. Roofs play many roles, such
as protecting us from harsh weather conditions and unwelcome intrusion. Roofs also provide
additional space for living and create energy efficiency.

There is a broad range of roof designs available, but the most common types include pitched
roofs and flat roofs. You can calculate pitched roof types with concalculator. There are other
gradations and styles with varying degrees of strength and durability serving various purposes.
However, most types are dependent on the architectural design of your home.

Type Style Materials

Flat Roofs Flat and have no pitch PVC, TPO, rubber membrane, roll
roofing, etc.

Gable Roofs Pitched with two slopes, triangular in Almost all types including shingles,
shape cedar shakes, clay, etc.

Hip Roofs Four sloping sides forming a ridge at Similar to gable roof materials
the peak

Gambrel Roofs Two sides each with two slopes. The Wood, asphalt, slate shingles
lower slopes are steep.

Mansard Roofs Four sided each with double slopes. Metal is most preferred
The lower slopes are steep.

Skillion Roofs Single inclined roof Versatile. Solar panels are also
ideal.

Butterfly Roofs V shaped with two sloping sides joined Solid membrane, metal, organic,
solar panels

Saw-tooth Have a saw blade design Wood, steel, reinforced concrete


Roofs
Saltbox Roofs Asymmetrical with the back sloping All materials
lower than the front

Combination Several structures in one building Various materials


Roofs

Curved Roofs Arched designs Various materials with metal being


preferred

Bonnet Roofs Reverse mansard shape Shingles, metal, natural stone, etc.

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