Wednesday, October 13, 2010



Gable roof
1. Cheapest roof  to build
2. Efficently sheds water





Hipped roof
1. Much like the gable style roof
2. Used in  high wind areas







Mansard roof
1.Often  built with dormers attached
2.High roof often gives room for another floor




Salt Box Roof
1. Often 1 1/2 stories not a full 2
2. Usually found on the east cost







A-frame roof
the A-frame provides wall and roof irst used in colder places and as a cottage





flat roof
most cheapest roof
over hang mostly used on sheds and garages




Butter fly roof
provides most light for house
not used in cold regions