If you’re a homeowner, you know that sooner or later you’re going to need a new roof. When it comes to choosing a new roof for your home, there are several styles to choose from. However, you may wish to go with something popular, something your friends and neighbors would admire. Where do you start? What are your options? Before you move forward, realize that you don’t have to feel overwhelmed. The information below may help.
Gable Roof
You probably come across gable roofs as you drive to work or run errands around your community. A gable roof is a roof that has two sloping sides. A gable sits at each end. Many people love gable roofs because they add personality to the outside and inside of a home. On top of this, a gable roof works well in almost any environment. You don’t have to worry about leakage or water logging. If proper ventilation is a concern, gable roofs have you covered.
Hip Roof
If you don’t want to have a gable roof, look into installing a hip roof. A hip roof, also referred to as a hipped roof, is a roof that slopes in an upward fashion. It does this from all sides of a structure and has no vertical ends. The external angle at which the sides of the roof meet is called the hip. The hip bevel refers to the degree of the angle. Despite the popularity of this kind of roof, putting one together can be difficult. Unlike the gable roof, a hip roof does have leakage issues. You also have to think about poor ventilation, and there is little space available for an attic. If you need sufficient storage space, this is something to keep in mind.
Shed Roof
A shed roof is a flat roof that slopes up. While it’s one of the cheapest roofs you can put together and is ideal for skylights, it’s prone to drainage issues. Any underlying construction may suffer damage. The money you save in the beginning may go towards repairs in the future.
Regular roof maintenance is a part of homeownership, but you may be unsure about what style to choose when you want to give your roof a complete makeover. If you want to go with something widely used around the country, the information above may help.
Nor-Cal Roofing is Northern California’s premier choice for residential and commercial roofing projects in Chico, Orland, Corning, Oroville, Hamilton City, Durham, Paradise and other surrounding North State areas in Butte and Glenn Counties. If you would like an estimate or consultation on roofing services please feel free to call us at (530) 892-9960!
