"bonnet roofs have patios and porches covered... bonnet roof is a type of hip roof, often with a sharp slope at the peak and a gentle... porches or patios, much like a bonnet.... bonnet roof create the shade for a poolside patio. This bonnet roof is supported by... bonnet roofs..."more »
"A roof's design can connect us to the land or lift us above it all. Which style is... the best roofs can do both at the same time.
Roofs can also act as platforms and... gable roof to the flat slab, roofs come in a variety of shapes and forms. The gable... roof of the prairie style. And the seemingly non-existent roof of a modernist house... for a roof. Though its primary purposes may be to shed water and protect us from..."more »
"sloped roofs create a connection with the landscape... variety of roof forms relate to tradition (gable-style roofs), interior spaces (sawtooth... (sawtooth roofs) and form (dramatic roofs). One relationship I've yet to cover is how roofs... type of roof I've discovered with steep sites is shed roofs, sometimes called single-slope... single-slope roofs. This ideabook looks at a handful of houses with shed roofs to see how..."more »
"pitched roofs with gable ends can appear modern, even though they are rooted in vernacular... "brows" — roofs that extend well beyond the exterior wall.
These dramatic extensions... butterfly roof offers a great opportunity for rainwater collection. One of my favorites... of the roof but also how it aligns with the patio below. The roof shades but it also... g the roof's wood structure. Another Seattle residence illustrates how roof overhangs..."more »
"their roof can sustain this aditional weight load...not everyone's roof used to have... into your roof, or any roofing material to leach into the food you are growing, as most... replacing a roof you find layers of old roofs which all have to be scraped off.) Great... but also roof-to-first floor. It doesn't get more local than that :) Very cool idea... issue on roofs. Also, wind can be a challenge in establishing delicate plants. Finding..."more »
"overlooks the patio at left. Here is a view looking out from the dining room, which has a... outside. The patio is for entertaining — one of the clients' wishes — and the backyard is... outdoor patio that is oriented to the south. (In this view we're looking east, toward... to the patio, a bonus during Toronto's few warm months. According to the architects... gable roof projects on the south side below the line of the windows, and the dri..."more »
"well-dressed roof deck can instantly expand your living area. Here's how to make this space... a flat roof and I planned to have a roof garden from the start. I got the architect... great! The roof can be another room in your home...an extension to your home. Check out... on flat roofs. From my meager knowledge on the subject, flat rooftops are normally... to the roof structure. Such damage is immediately evident and typically develops over..."more »
"inclined roof, an all-white exterior and glassless windows give this modern, privac... salon). The roof patio is very successful, providing both privacy, shade, yet open to the... steep roofs. I also LOVE the metalic house next door! amazing!! Nice design for... on my roof... now if it's not tied down, it's not left exposed...) I'd like to see... what the roof covering is please?, i like the simplicity, sometime's less is more with..."more »
"bedroom, a roof deck and an in-law apartment... around the roof patio high enough for childrens' safety? Awesome. Love the modern and... off the roof! safety first! I love the design and style of this home. i'd like to... kind of roof door? It's interesting that there aren't any pictures of the house as... to the roof, so the water would run to the 2nd floor balcony, not into the house (see..."more »
"iving roofs meld home and landscape, help beat the heat and more... green roofs are more popular everyday. The benefits of having a living roof versus... at the roof; they insulate the roof and reduce the need for cooling in the spaces... flat roof are numerous: They beautify a building and views from it; they slow and... green roofs exist, most generally split into two types: extensive and intensive.... green roofs have a shallow soil depth (a few inches) and typically feature sedum..."more »
"your patio season with cozy fabrics, texture, candles, fireplace and more... on the patio. However, with certain additions, there’s hope for extending your patio... such as a roof or heat lamps, others a kinder on the pocket, like candles. Or, if you... up” your patio for the season have also been included in the following ideabook. Here’s... functioning patios regardless of chilly weather!... canopy, a roof over the patio will help to contain heat in the cooler months. If possible..."more »
"Get Your Patio Ready for Warm-Season Fun... enjoy our roof top patio! On the deck over the garage is a great place to enjoy the shade... skip the patio heater. Ditto newmouse! I sure am lovin' those stone firepits though... like the patio heater idea. We have a small screened in cottage in our back yard and... lemonades. A patio heater . If you don't have a fire pit, then a patio heater is the next..."more »
"on your patio or even on the edge of a wall on a small balcony.
Squeezing vegetables... Watering a patio or deck can render them slippery or cause damage. On a balcony or upper... especially a roof deck, the weight of soil-laden pots can be a problem. And for larger plantings... this long patio space. The contemporary styling of the metal planters matches the styling... to your patio or deck. It gives you a lot of planting space, plus a handy location..."more »
"with patios, courtyards, low walls and overheads defining the space. You won't find... for both roofs and outdoor "floors," though large pavers, gravel and materials like... vered patio. The look is traditional, with the terra-cotta fountain and backsplash... Look for patio pavers with a Mediterranean feel and specialty tiles at landscaping supply... Tuscan patio with this amazing stonework. Both the water feature and urn are strong..."more »
"spacious roof deck or even a blah driveway and you like playing chess, consider a supersize... stone patio that also could be utilized as a chessboard. The board was built using..."more »