10 Different Types of Roofs to Consider for Your Home
Example of a Gambrel Roof Here at Above and Beyond Roofing all we think about is roofs, but for many people that is one of the last things they think about when buying or building a house. There are so many different roof styles for you to consider when designing and building a new house. Although many people move into homes that are already built and have to just accept the roof shape, it is still something to consider when looking at buying a house. Each different type of roof has certain benefits that you should keep in mind when choosing a roof style. Houzz.com has a great list of 10 different types of roofs for you to consider. 1. Mansard Roof - This is a French style roof made up of four slopes, two on each side of the home. The lower slope is steeper than the upper and the upper may or may not be seen from the ground. 2. Gambre l - This Dutch-inspired roof is very similar to the Mansard Roof, but the differences are that the gambrel has vertical gable ...