Roof styles and materials
Roof styles and materials-
Gable- Typical on colonial-style homes gable roofs are simple and strong and shed water easily. Where permitted, asphalt shingles, natural and imitation slate, standing seam metal roofing, and wood shingles and shakes are appropriate.
Hip- European in origin, hip roofs may be finished with wood or asphalt shingles, natural or limitation slate, metal roofing, or clay tile.
Gambrel- typical of the Dutch colonial style, gambrel roofs provide more headroom at the top story of a home. Asphalt or wood shingles and shakes, metal roofing, and slate are appropriate for finishing.
Mansard- Popularized in France during the 16th century, this roof style also increases headroom on the top story.
The steep lower portion of a Mansard roof may be finished with asphalt or wood shingles, slate, or metal roofing. The shallow upper roof planes require double applications of roll roofing or a rubberized continuous membrane.
Shed- used variously for outbuildings or home extensions, shed roofs characteristically have a shallow pitch. Asphalt, wood shingles, and metal roofing may be used with special installation details to prevent seepage. Roll roofing and self-adhesive membranes are also appropriate.
Flat- appropriate to certain contemporary style homes, flat roofs present special problems because of their relatively poor drainage characteristics. Roll roofing or self-adhesive membranes are required.
Conical- European in character, conical roofs suggest a turn-of-the-century French revival style. Slate is most appropriate, but asphalt and wood shingles may also be used.
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