Clerestory roof
Clerestory roofs allow in plenty of natural light while still preserving privacy, and allow for effective passive heating and cooling when they're correctly designed.
Clerestory...
Terracotta roof tiles
Terracotta roof tiles (also known as ceramic shingles) offer attractive, well-insulated roof surfaces that suit almost any climate. Tiles come in many different shapes...
Sawtooth roof
Saw tooth roofs were traditionally an industrial/warehouse type roof. They are now increasingly popular in houses, thanks to the amount of daylight they allow.
Sawtooth...
Roof types and materials
Know your mansards from your gables? Your Colorbond from your terracotta? Learn all about different roof styles and materials here.
The shape of your roof...
Steel roofs and other metal roofing
Steel is the most popular roofing material in Australia. As well as being very durable, it's also lightweight, requires little maintenance and can be...
Roof designs and styles
Roofs come in many different designs, shapes and styles to suit different tastes and needs. Find out more about the practical differences between roof...
Skillion roof
Sometimes called a 'shed roof', a skillion roof is similar to a flat roof, but uses a steeper pitch which allows for better drainange....
Flat roof
Flat roofs are, as the name suggests, a flat, low-pitched style of roof that can be used as an upstairs living area or roof...
Gabled roof
A gabled roof, often called a 'pitched roof' or a 'peaked roof', is easily recognised from its triangular shape. Gabled roofs also offer a...
Hip roof
Hip roofs (or hipped roofs) are very popular in Australia. Hip roofs also often have shady eaves, and offer strength, and excellent resistance to...