Roof Styles for Homes

Just like homes, roofs come in many different styles and shapes. The choice of roof style makes an architectural statement. A roof makes such a strong style statement that the rest of the house usually goes along for the ride.

When you drive through neighborhoods, you often find two situations: a single dominant roof style or a broad mixture of styles. A neighborhood with a dominant roof style usually has homes built in the same time frame, often by the same builder. A neighborhood with a mixture of styles of roofs for homes has homes built at different times and by other builders. This is true of old Victorian neighborhoods as well as modern subdivisions.

Here are some of the more popular styles of roofs for Florida homes:

Gable – A gable roof consists of two slopes meeting at a central ridge. The two sides are at the same angle and the same length. This type of roof is also known as a pitched or peaked roof. Many homes around the world use this simple style.

Hip Roof – A cross-gable roof has two or more gable roofs coming together at right angles. Many traditional homes have this stylish update to the simple gable.

Boston Hip – The saltbox roof is a variation of the gable. The front of the house has two stories, with a single story to the back. To accommodate this setup, the front of the roof is shorter and steeper than the long, shallower run that covers the back. Also called a catslide, this roof is traditional in New England homes.

Hip – The hip roof has four sides, all with the same slope. The longer sides rise to a ridgeline, and the shorter sides end at a point at the end of that ridgeline.

Mansard – A mansard roof is a complex shape with four sides, each with two different angles. The lower angle is usually quite steep and accommodates windows and other openings. The steeper angle is at the top and comes together at a peak or along a ridgeline like a hip roof. This is a traditional French style.Flat – A flat roof is a single plane on a building with little or no angle. While there is some debate, most roofs with 10 degrees or less in slope are considered flat. This is popular for commercial buildings.

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