Pitched Roof Designs

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As you work with your contractor to design your new roof, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is whether it will be pitched (angled) or flat. Should a pitched roof be suitable for your home, you'll then have to decide which angles and shape you will use to build it!

From an architectural standpoint, there are 4 designs that are commonly used when it comes to building a pitched roof. With help from the DIY Network, we've outlined each of the designs below to help you make a decision on which shape your new roof will take as it's constructed!

Gabled:
Gabled roofs are characterized by the way that the roof slopes around a triangular extension of the end wall. The triangular piece is typically referred to as the gable.

Hipped:
By definition, a hip is the joint between adjacent slopes of a roof. If you choose this type of pitched roof and you plan for a more complex design, you might have several hips throughout your structure.

Shed:
Shed roofs are very simple in their nature. This type of roof only has one slope and is usually used on "lean-to structures" such as additions to your home, for example.

Mansard:
A mansard roof is a modified version of a pitched roof that allows for more living area in the roof space. Essentially, this raises your walls and the roof so that you are able to have functioning rooms where your attic or roof would otherwise fall.

For more information on pitched roofs and their designs, click here.

Are you planning on reconstructing your roof? Choose the experts at Phil's Main Roofing to get the job done! We provide new construction and re-roofing services to both residential and commercial property owners and will use our expertise in the field to help you decide which kind of roof will work best for your home or building.

To learn more, visit us at www.philsmainroofing.com or contact us at (203) 838-4545 today!