Choosing The Best Type OfRoofing For Your House

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A roof is definitely something that you need to keep in mind when designingand building your home. Of course, many of us move into already builthomes and we have to accept the roof that comes with the house.Nevertheless, you should learn to pay attention to the different aspects ofcertain roof types when you choose to renovate your house.

Mansard roof

This type of roof is basically made up of four slopes, two on each side of thehouse. The lower slope is steeper and vertical compared to the upper slope.This French style of roofing allows for additional living or storage space atthe top of the house.

Gambrel

This type of roof is very similar to that of Mansard Roof. Compared toMansard, this Dutch-inspired roof has vertical gable ends and it hangs overthe facade of the home unlike the French inspired mansard roof.

Salt box

It is an interesting asymmetrical long pitched roof with one very long andone short side. It is often used for houses that are one story in height on oneside of the structure and two stories on the other side of the place.

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Pyramid roof

As the name suggests, this roof is in the shape of a pyramid. Roofingcontractors in Tacoma suggest the use of this type of roof either on thesmall portions of the house or on small structures such as a garage or a poolhouse.

Hip roof

This roof is very similar to the pyramid roof. The difference is that instead ofcoming to a point at the top, the four sides meet at a ridge or a flat spot.This is architecturally more practical compared to other types.

Flat roof

One of the benefits of a flat roof is that it's easier to construct, safer to standon it and is generally more accessible for people. But it also has a drawback,it requires a little more maintenance compared to other roofs becausedebris will gather on the top of the roof.

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Cross gabled roof

There are many types of gabled roofs that look like triangles from the frontof the house. The cross gabled roofs are very attractive when used in homeswith extra wings since each portion of the house has its own triangulargabled roof.

There are many different varieties and designs to choose from when optingfor ideal roofing for your home. If you want to get an interesting roof doneand beautify the look of your house, contact the best roofing contractors inTacoma today! For more details, visit crsroofing.com

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