Types of Roofs

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A roof commonly used in regions with warm climates and minimal snowfall. Used in modern architecture. They provide a sleek and minimalist aesthetic and are often used in warm climates. Popular with International style homes.

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Flat Roofs

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Very popular roof design. Effective at shedding water and snow. Features a high point in the center with slopes on both sides.

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Gable Roof

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This roof design originated from the Dutch. Also known as "barn roof".

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Gambrel

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This roof is popular in Georgian Architecture. Characterized by their classic and symmetrical design. The defining feature is that all sides and ends slope downwards, creating a uniform appearance.

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Hip Roof

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Some McDonald's and Pizza Hut buildings feature variations of this roof. It is flat on top. Common in French architecture. Also used in Victorian style homes.

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mansard roof

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This roof is used on many contemporary style homes. Flat roof with a slope in one direction. May lean against another wall or a building

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Shed Roof

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This style roof has two adjacent gables sloping inward. Originally designed to catch rainfall so the water could be used for other purposes.

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Butterfly roof

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This roof can add several combinations of different types of roofs.

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Combination roof

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This type of roof is characterized by its use of distinctive red clay barrel tiles and low-pitched, hip or gable rooflines with wide, overhanging eaves.

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Mission style roof