Types Porch Roofs

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Types porch roofs.

These patio covers tend to look like an extension of the home s main structure. Pros and cons for flat roof materials. The sides are sloped at a particular pitch rise over run to shed snow and water. The porch roof gains a lot of popularity because of its flexibility.

The most common porch roof is a gable roof. Made up of wooden or metallic beams that extend from the supporting walls or column. As the light falls pergolas create an intimate. It suits perfectly to any type of house.

The gable roof is a triangle shaped roof that projects along a ridge down the center of the enclosure. It s also a great way to use the best type of roof for each section of the home. Thus it is broader than the porch and let the water flow smoothly from the roof. While the home s primary roof is a more steeply pitched hip roof the porch roof does not need to be the same pitch.

You ll see some intriguing designs along with traditional shed roofs flat roofs gables hip and many others. All three types of flat roofing cost 250 to 350 per square 100 square feet but prices vary according to region and size of the roof. Using a variety of roofs adds architectural interest to a house. We show you how two different roofs are constructed so you will know what is involved.

For instance a 6 12 roof pitch means the roof elevates 6 over a 12 span. These traditionally styled roofs are made of wood and feature large supportive beams. Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 20 year warranty but can last 25 years if you build the roofs right and maintain them using commonsense rules. The third type of the style in patio covers is the pergolas.

Most porch roofs are typically shed roofs or variations of hip roofs. Our porch roof designs as part of our front porch design series walks you through your roof options using 3 d renderings video and photos to illustrate all of your options. A timber framed patio roof is perfect for your rustic or country home. Different types of porch roof designs.

On this home the roof pitch is the same as that of the gables on the dormers. It is composed of wide triangle shaped roof. By matching the pitch of the gables we were still consistent with the roof. The roofing material is more traditional such as shingles.

Building a porch roof or screened in porch roof over an existing deck or patio can be fairly straight forward or very complex depending on the type of roof you choose. The detached porch below has a metal hip roof.