10 different types of roofs

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10 Different Types of Roofs Roofs are very essential section of a home. There are numerous types of roof from which you can choose any one depending on your requirements and choice. Roof is very important thing that must be kept in mind when designing and building your own home. Different roofs have different benefits and properties. Here are 10 different types of roof styles, which one is your favorite? MANSARD ROOF Mansard roof is made of four slopes. Two slopes on each side of home. The lower slope is steeper. Upper slope is mostly not visible from the ground. This type of mansard roof allows additional space for storage at the top of roof.

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10 Different Types of Roofs

Roofs are very essential section of a home. There are numerous types of roof from which you can

choose any one depending on your requirements and choice. Roof is very important thing that

must be kept in mind when designing and building your own home. Different roofs have different

benefits and properties. Here are 10 different types of roof styles, which one is your favorite?

MANSARD ROOF Mansard roof is made of four slopes. Two slopes on each side of home.

The lower slope is steeper. Upper slope is mostly not visible from the ground. This type of

mansard roof allows additional space for storage at the top of roof.

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GAMBREL ROOF Gambrel roof is very similar to the mansard roof. The main difference is

that it has vertical gable ends and roof hands over the frontage of the building.

SALTBOX ROOF Saltbox roof is a very neat and interesting design as it is an asymmetrical

long slanting roof with one long side and one short side.

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PYRAMID ROOF Pyramid roof shaped like a pyramid. This type of roof is mainly used for

small structures.

HIP ROOF Hip roof is very similar to pyramid roof just one difference is that instead of joining

to a point at the top, it’s all four sides meet at ridge or flat spot.

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BONNET ROOF Bonnet roof is very similar to pyramid and hip roof. The difference is that

two slides slope out an angle.

FLAT ROOF Flat roof is the most easiest and safer construction. The only drawback of the flat

roof is it requires more maintenance than other roofs. Read here more about flat roofing.

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CROSS GABLED ROOF Cross Gabled Roof is one of the types of gabled roof. It looks

like triangle from the front of the home.

TILE ROOF Tile Roof is an excellent choice for a home with numerous benefits like long lasting,

withstand in extreme temperatures, fire resistant etc. Click here to know more about tile roofing.

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SKILLION ROOF Skillion Roof is a single sloping roof surface. It has a triangular roof or you

can think it as a flat roof that is slightly sloped. It is mostly used on a portion of home. It can be

merged with other roofing styles to create a unique roof structure.