Roof Design and Style Tips

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While a roof is just a roof, every homeowner will have to make different decisions due to the architecture of their home. Sitting at the highest point of a home, a roof is not usually the first thing a person notices. However, when it is noticed, it can say a lot about the style of the home or the even the person living in it! Thanks to Better Homes and Gardens, we've compiled a list of popular roof designs and styles that you can consider when making home improvements:

Ranch:
A ranch style roof is generally composed of gently sloping roofs, making it less noticeable overall. For this style, consider colors and materials that blend with your home's exterior.

Contemporary: 
If the nature of your home calls for it, think about a contemporary style roof. These kinds of roofs are typically flat and therefore only visible from a birds eye view. Although it doesn't quite matter what your roof looks like, the design is incredibly important to make sure you have an effective drainage system. 

Dutch:
Dutch style roofs are reflective of Dutch Colonial houses. They are characterized by steeply sloped roof sides and often cover most of two exterior sides of a second floor, making them very visible to the naked eye.

Materials Tip >> Mix It Up!
Who says you can only choose one material when designing your roof? Some unique homes have different sections to their roof, or first floor awnings around the home that require some roofing materials. If you really can't decide between two materials, then pick them both!

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Are you thinking about re-roofing? If you're looking to make a change, choose Phil's Main Roofing to get it done! We are a family owned and operated roofing company that has been serving CT and NY for over 65 years. Services include but are not limited to new construction, tear off and replacement and structural repair, and we are available for work in both the commercial and residential sectors.

Begin to build the home of your dreams today; for more information on how we can help, contact us at (203) 838-4545 and speak with a representative!