Roofing To Align With Architecture

Roofing is known for its purpose of keeping the dwelling beneath it dry and protected. A house’s roof is like its hat to keep out the elements during winter, spring, summer and fall. But just like hats, it should be attractive and align with the style in order to enhance curb appeal and maintain property value. You wouldn’t wear a baseball cap with an evening gown and you wouldn’t want to select the wrong color and material of your roof for your architectural style. Some materials available include metal, tile, hot mop, shingles, green and wooden shakes. Here are some things to think about:

- Contemporary getaway in the pines: Homes in the forest can be A-frames, log cabins or contemporary structures with loads of windows to view the drop dead gorgeous pine trees. Metal roofs are especially popular with these architectural styles. Not only are metal roofs attractive, they allow snow to slide right off during winter and won’t catch on fire if a forest becomes engulfed in flames. Metal roofs come in a variety of colors such as evergreen, sky blue and silver.

- Mexican or Mediterranean style with stucco: Tan or beige stucco homes are popular in the southwest and desert regions of the country. These dwellings look like villas in Italy or homes in Mexico or Spain. The thick stucco facade on the exterior of each home is great for insulating against the heat. So is tile roofing. Thick clay Saltillo tiles look great when paired with this style abode. These tiles are often terra cotta toned that look spectacular with the environment. They are great for withstanding intense heat, too. Because these tiles are heavy, the underlying structure must be strong enough to hold up the weight. Hot mop roofs with white rocks are also popular on flat roofed desert dwellings as the white rocks absorb heat.

- Beach house: Life in a coastal beach town can be blissful indeed. A popular style for rooftops is wooden shakes. They are rustic and blend with the scenic ocean views, sandy terrain and driftwood – and because the region is moist, catching on fire such as in the forest isn’t usually a problem. This material takes a bit of upkeep to keep the timber in good shape, but life on the beach is so laid back that most people have time for this home maintenance chore.

- Eco-friendly home: A rooftop that aligns with environmental friendliness is the “green” garden rooftop. This is a concept that entails growing natural grasses or plants on top of your home. As long as proper drainage systems are installed, this is a way to insulate, provide beauty, put the sunrays to good use and grow veggies if you decide to plant an edible crop up top.

- Average American home: Shingles has long been a popular choice for the average American suburban home. 20, 25 or 30 year shingles come in varying colors and can make any house look super and well maintained.

The type of roofing material you select will have a lot to do with the architectural style of your house. Functionality is important but so is an aligning appearance.