Monday, October 18, 2010


A-Frame
- provides a roof and walls
- originally used for cottages but now used for houses more often

Curved Panel Roof
- producesd in prefabricated modules
- sheds water well

Dutch Hip
- provides light well
- sheds water well and snow

Winged Gable
- overhang for porch areas
- sheds water very well

Gambrel
- provides head room
- usually seen on barns

Butterfly
- provides good ventalation
- plenty of light

Shed
- similar to flat but with more pitch
- used on additions to houses often

Flat
- most economical roof because of its design
- overhangs can be added for shade

Hip
- more popular style because of looks
- sheds water well

Gable
- Easy to build
- sheds water easily

Tuesday, October 5, 2010