Trending Roof Design Ideas

Every home is unique. What looks good on one might not look as good on another. The same goes for roofs. That said, there are some design trends for modern roofs that may help guide your decision process if you’re in the market for a new roofing system. You can’t go wrong with your choice, especially here in Grand Ledge, Michigan, with extreme weather conditions. There are various factors to consider while deciding on the roof. The size of your house, your geographical location, your budget and the roofing contractor you have hired. Let’s see some of the trending roof design ideas. 

Hipped Roofs

Hipped or slanted roofs have angled slopes meeting at the top of the roof instead of being flat. These are popular because they have a lot of variation to them and it’s easy to integrate things like dormers, eyebrow windows, gables, etc. (And don’t worry- there are ways to hide the water catchment area of your roof so it doesn’t look like a shower stall.). The key is to hire a good roofing expert. Take the help of the internet for that, search for a Grand Ledge roofing contractor. Hire a local contractor, they have a better idea of the locality and have apt experience. They can also help in finding the right roof for your house. 

Shed Roofs

Another popular trend is to have a shed type roof over an enclosed space. The most common example of this is the hip add-on that allows the new space to overhang in front of, and often under, the existing structure. This gives you even more options for design. For instance, you could make it a more traditional pitched roof, or use additional shingles/fascia boards and panelling to make it appear as though it’s part of the house itself.

Artistic Roofs 

A lot of times a “shingle” style roof looks like a random pile of bricks, but when you look at them from the side you can see how they follow the lines of the gables and other components of the house. These are also great for decorative purposes since they have increased edge detail that can be used to accentuate things like window and door trim.

Offset Decks 

This one is a little trickier to pull off because you need to make sure that your porch is square or set parallel with your house. Every time you make an angle in your roof, roof trusses need to be added. These trusses are often called knee braces, and they support and strengthen the roof. If you have a porch that is set at an angle to the house, you may need to add not just one set of trusses but two. This adds to the initial cost of your project as well as the labour cost, but it’s worth it if your porch area gets a lot of traffic.

Conclusion 

When it comes to the material and design of your new roof, there are many alternatives available, but keeping it basic is always a smart idea. This is the reason why most people prefer metal roofs to shingle tiles.  If you want something to last a long time, it’s best to stick with the basics. Remember, if something appears good, it will most likely endure longer.