Roofing Architectural Designs

written by: Sarah Michaels; article published: year 2009, month 12;

In: Root » Home and family » Interior decorating and repair

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There are many types of roofing architectural designs. Find out which style best suits your home depending on your location, the slant of the home and your budget.

Whether you're adding on new shingles or selecting a whole new roof for your home, there are many styles to choose from. A residential or industrial roofing contractor has the experience and expertise to design a beautiful roof to meet your specific needs. Along with its aesthetic appeal, the style of your roof depends on other important factors such as climate, cost and material. Here is a quick look at the various roofing styles available today.

Flat roof: If your home has no pitch or is inclined by no more than ½ inch per foot, you need a flat roof. Flat roofs are typically used for homes in areas with low precipitation and milder climates. Flat roofs are also designed by commercial roofing contractor companies for commercial structures and larger buildings. These roofs are less costly than sloped roofs; however they require yearly time-consuming maintenance that can end up costing you more money in the long run due to layers of heavy and damaging accumulation of water and debris that eventually results in leakage.

Gable roofs: One of the most commonly used sloped roofs in North America, gable roofs have planes that incline upward from two sides of the home. These roofs are designed so that snow and rain can easily run off to the gutters, resulting in the need for much less maintenance than flat roofs. While gable roofs can still receive damage caused by harsh winds, your roofing contractors in Los Angeles can ensure that the end walls are properly braced with metal or wooden bracings.

Hip roof: The second-most popular sloped roof used in North America, a hip roof is constructed so that all four sides of the roof are sloped to create a peak. Without any end walls, the hip roof is the most aerodynamic roof available.

No matter which style of roof you choose, professional roofing contractors in Orange County or a city near you will consider the placement of your gutters and downspouts so that runoff water can easily drain from your home.

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