what are the different types of roofs
There are many different types of roofs out there: 1. Flat roof. Flat roof is the simplest and most economical type of roof, characteristic of modern architecture and frequently used in warm weather conditions. It is well known all over the world and each country has its own tradition about it.
Hip Roof: Hip roofs are a common residential style roof. This type of roof is more difficult to construct when compared to flat roofs and gable roofs because they have a more complicated truss and rafter structure. A hip roof style roof has four sloping sides with zero vertical roof lines/walls.
4. Pyramid Roof. As the name suggests, this is a type of roof that is shaped like a pyramid. We see it here on two different portions of this extravagant home. This type of roof is usually used either on small portions, like this, or on small structures such as a garage or pool house.
3. Saltbox. This is one of my favorite roof types just because it looks so interesting from the exterior. It is an asymmetrical long pitched roof with one short side and one very long side. Often times this results in a home that is one story in height on one side of the building and two stories on the other side.
Asphalt Shingles. This is the most common type of roof shingles and also offers the most affordability. Asphalt shingles are a great option, because they are in compliance with all Energy Star standards for a cool roof rebate. This will give you access to even more savings and help you not lose out on quality.