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Mansard Roof

This particular style of roof is French. It’s comprised of four slopes with two on each side of the home. The lower slope is a steeper and more vertical slope than the upper slope. And, the upper slope is sometimes visible from the ground. The main perk to this type of roof is the storage space it allows and the possibility for additional living space at the top of the house. This roofing option is unique, yet practical.

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Saltbox Roof

For those on the adventurous side, this is the roofing style to look into. It looks quite contemporary from the exterior. It’s an asymmetrical, long pitched roof complete with one very long side and one short side. This sometimes results in a home that is two stories in height on one side and one story on the other side.

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Flat Roof

It is exactly what it sounds like: flat and simple. This option is easy to construct, and safe and accessible if you need to climb to the top. However, it will require more maintenance than other roofs because debris will start to pile up with nowhere to go.

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Pyramid Roof

Just like this type sounds, this roof is shaped like a pyramid. It’s usually used on small portions of homes or small structures such as a garage or pool house. There are a couple different similar roofs with variations such as the Hip Roof and the Bonnet Roof. With the Hip Roof, instead of coming to a point at the top like the Pyramid Roof, the four sides come together at a ridge. Also, the Bonnet Roof is different in that two of the sides slope out on an angle, which creates a covering.

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Skillion Roof

Sometimes used on just a portion of the home, this type of roof is a single sloping surface. In order to wrap your mind around this style, think of it as a flat roof that has been inclined slightly or as half of a triangular roof. It can create a unique shape for part of your home’s exterior.

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Hip Roof

Hip roofs slope on all four sides and all sides are equal length and come together at the top to form a ridge. These roofs are more stable than others thanks to the inward slope of all four sides. They work well in areas that see high winds and now frequently. The addition of a dormer or a crow’s nest can also increase living space.

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