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stef_kirschbaum

Replacing roof- suggestions

6 years ago

I’d love some opinions on our roof replacement. We’re undecided on shingles or steel, as well as color, but considering something darker. I’m a little nervous that with little roof ‘structure’ that steel might make our house look very plain or shed like. I’m also wondering if maybe adding shakes or some type of gable may add to the front of the house. Open to your ideas!

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