The shape of your roof and the materials it's built from should be chosen carefully, with consideration given to how appropriate they are to the climate and environment in your area.
The right roofing choices will save you money in maintenance and repair costs, lower your heating and cooling bills, and with any luck, also increase your home’s resale value. A poorly designed roof risks being vulnerable to weather, and allowing leaks which can damage your posessions and cause all sorts of structural nightmares.
How your roof looks is also very important - the roof is a very big part of any house, and certain styles will flatter some building types, while others will look completely wrong.
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 designs.
Roof materials
From corrugated steel roofing to terracotta roof tiles and concrete roofing tiles, find out what the practical differences are between different roofing materials.
Roofing parts and elements
Parts of roofs include framing elements, flashing, eaves, guttering, penetrations and cladding, among others. Find out what these elements are, and what role they play.