Common Roofing Shapes

A new roof is not a building project to be taken lightly. For one thing, it's a major investment. Your roof is also a weather barrier, in addition to adding beauty to your home's exterior appearance. Yet, many of us know much more about interior design, like wallpaper and carpeting, than we know about exterior design and construction.

Common Shapes

The type of roofing materials you choose will, in part, be determined by your home's construction and the shape of the roof. Below are just a few of the more common roofing shapes: