Hip roof. Usually symmetrical with the roof sloping on all sides, a hip roof is quite strong, due to the complex framing and the even distribution of the roof overhang.Adding Interest: Hip roofs are most dramatic when they are layered in different heights and when dormers are added.
Standing seam metal roofing is becoming more popular for residential roofing. Although more costly than other options, they are long-lasting so they do pay-off (and as such are considered a green building material). Standard seam metal roofing comes in various profiles and colors, this one looks gray. Here are some companies that make this roofing material:
http://www.atas.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
http://www.mbci.com/
http://www.ultraseam.com/
Hip roof. Usually symmetrical with the roof sloping on all sides, a hip roof is quite strong, due to the complex framing and the even distribution of the roof overhang.
Adding Interest: Hip roofs are most dramatic when they are layered in different heights and when dormers are added.
Hip roof. Usually symmetrical with the roof sloping on all sides, a hip roof is quite strong, due to the complex framing and the even distribution of the roof overhang.
Adding Interest: Hip roofs are most dramatic when they are layered in different heights and when dormers are added.