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The Best Roof Shapes
The function of the roof is more than just protecting the house and its occupants from outside elements, because it also plays a role in determining the appearance of the overall design of the house. Roofs can also provide additional space, as well as make the house more durable, energy efficient, and resistant to extreme weather. However, do you know what the shape of the roof of the house is? Each form of the roof of the house has its own function and its own effect on the architectural style of your dwelling. A number of roof shapes will help you understand and identify the best roof shape for your main house, garage, shed or place of business. In addition to shape, you can also explore the roofing material.
House Roof Shape
Now it's time for Rainbow to discuss the shape of the roof of the house. What are the shapes? Let's look at the first one.
1. Gable
The gable roof is the most popular form of roof in the United States. The shape is easily recognizable because it has a characteristic triangular shape, curved, or peaked like a mountain. Its steep, sloping shape allows the gable roof to easily shed rain and snow, provides additional space for the attic, and allows for more air ventilation. Its simple basic design makes it less expensive than more complex roof designs. However, a gable roof will be problematic during strong winds and storms. If the roof truss is not built with adequate support, the gable roof is at risk of collapse. Strong winds can also cause material to peel off the gable.
2. Mansard Roof
The next form of the roof of the house is the masard roof which is popular in France. The Mansar roof has four sides with a double slope on each side that meet each other and form a low roof. The slope at the bottom is steeper than the top. But the sides can be made flat or curved depending on the architectural style you want to display. The mansard roof serves to create a lot of mining space. Using the free space on the roof as an attic is very popular. This style is suitable for making windows on the roof (dormer) open or closed for a more aesthetic appeal. Mansard roofs are also a great choice if you want flexibility for future home additions. It not only adds aesthetic value, but also functional value. However, the low section of the mansard roof is not ideal for use in areas subject to heavy snowfall. Also consider the higher price than a regular roof, because of the ornaments and details that are included in it.
3. Gambrel Roof
The gambrel roof is similar to the mansard roof, in the sense that it has two different slopes. The thing that distinguishes it is the gambrel roof only has two sides, while the mansard roof has four sides. The lower part of the gambrel roof has an almost vertical and very steep slope, while the upper part of the gambrel roof has a much lower slope. This certainly benefits you, because the gambrel roof provides additional space to be used as an attic. Gambrel roofs are widely applied to Dutch and Georgian colonial-style houses. Although the cost of building a gambrel roof is relatively cheap, this type of roof is not recommended for homes in high winds or areas of significant snow. The open design can cause the roof to collapse under extreme weather stress.
4. Flat Roof
Flat roofs are a very popular form of minimalist house roof. As the name implies, a flat roof is completely flat without any steps. However, they have few steps to allow rainwater flow and drainage. Flat roofs are often used in industrial or commercial buildings, but it is possible if they are used in residential homes in areas with high rainfall. Its flat shape allows you to build a garden, terrace or additional living room like a penthouse room. The design also allows you to install solar panels to make it more energy efficient. Flat roofs are much easier to build than other roof forms and are great for keeping costs down. However, its flat roof makes it more susceptible to rainwater leaks. Therefore, flat roofs are not recommended for homes located in areas of high rainfall or significant snow.
5. Limas Roof
Pyramid roof or pyramid roof is one type of hip roof. The four sides of the pyramid roof are above the roof and do not have sides like a gable roof. In general, pyramid roofs are used for small buildings such as bungalows. They are also used for auxiliary structures such as pool houses, garages, and storage buildings or sheds. The advantage that you will get if you use a pyramid roof is high resistance to strong winds. This makes it the best roof form choice for areas prone to hurricanes and strong winds. The high roof provides additional space for air vents, an attic, or a high ceiling for a home
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