Roof Design Types
Gable Roof – 2 roof surfaces sloping in opposite directions
Hip Roof – All sides slope downwards to the walls
Intersecting Roof – 2 roofing areas adjoined by valleys
Gambrel Roof – or “barn style,” is 4 slopes where the upper 2 are less steep than the lower 2
Mansard Roof – Upper area of roof is lower sloped, or flat, and sides of roof are much steeper
Butterfly Roof – 2 roof surfaces sloped towards one another creating a valley in the center Shed Roof – 1 roof surface sloped in 1 direction
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Roofing 101 Topics
- Roof Design Types
- Early Deterioration
- Warning Signs
- Problem Areas
- Building Code
- Deck Preparation
- Underlayments
- Material Options
- Metal Flashings
- Valleys & Ridges
- Ventilaiton
- Warranties
- Common Mistakes
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