What kind of roof does your house have?

What kind of roof does your house have?

10 types of roofs everyone should know about

The design of a roof is important both aesthetically and functionally. Although style is the first thing that comes to mind, functionality, durability, and strength are also important.

Want to learn more about the link between roofing design and functionality? Here is a short list of the basic types of roofing !

Choosing a roof shape is more difficult than you think. There is a wide variety of designs and each brings unique properties.

2-sided or 2-sided roofing
The 2-sided roof is the most common. It consists of two slopes that can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.This type of roof is very functional: easy to build, it promotes water drainage and ventilation, and fits most architectural designs.

4-sided roof or 4-sided roof.
The 4-sided roof is more complex and normally consists of 4 sides. This roof is also very usual but, in contrast, the 2-sided roof does not allow optimal ventilation. On the contrary, this type of roof offers better performance in areas with strong winds.

Hipped roof
The half-pitch roof is similar to a 4-sided roof with a half-pitch at the ends of the house. This design facilitates access to the lower part of the roof as well as adding natural light and additional space.

Half-pitch and broken roof
The half-pitch and broken roof is more difficult to construct than the 2-sided or 4-sided roof. The slope of the splits is steeper, as in the Mansard. This allows for better utilization of roof space.

Rooftop terrace or flat roof
Most flat roofs are not 100% flat, but are slightly sloped. This shallow slope allows water to drain.

Single-pitch roof
The single-pitch roof features a single sloping pitch. This design is normally used in house expansions and with other roofing styles.

Butterfly roof
The butterfly roof is a very modern and aesthetic design in which the sides slope inward toward the roof. This type of roof provides a lot of light and ventilation, but water drainage is an issue.

Mansard roof
The Mansart roof with terrace, break line, and break is a design attributed to François Mansart that brings a lot of additional attic space. Each side of the roof consists of a terrace and a break. The slope of the splits is steeper to increase and optimize attic space.

Sawtooth roof
A sawtooth or M-shaped roof is a roof composed of two or more pitched roofs.

There are many different types of roofs. We have listed a few, but the combinations are endless.

In addition to designs, there are also many roofing materials we can choose from, each with different properties.
Ceramic slate roofing is a safe choice : its natural beauty and incredible technical properties bring aesthetics, strength and durability to your home.
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