Whether you’re thinking of updating your current home’s exterior or you’re in the process of building a house, going for a modern roofing style has many aesthetic and practical benefits.
If you’re looking for modern roofing style options, you might want to consider the following:
Flat Roof
Flat roofing is very minimalistic and are the most suitable option for modern homes. This style is also very cost-effective and uses the least material because of the way it is structured. Since it is flat, it is easier to add solar panels and green exteriors if you decide to alter the design later on. If you want to turn your flat roof into a green roof, make sure to check with your original roofing contractor if the roof can support the number of plants you want installed.
However, if you are going for a flat exterior, you have to pay close attention to waterproofing. Make sure you get superior waterproofing, as flat exteriors don’t have the angled advantage of conventional roofing options. As such, water can end up gathering and seeping through if there is not adequate drainage available.
Shed Roof
A shed roof features one single slope and a generally flat surface without gables or ridges. Minimalism is the primary aesthetic feature of a shed roof. A shed roof offers more usable space on one side because of how it is sloped.
Shed exteriors are not only cheaper to construct but since it is attached to the main house, additional space is left for a patio or porch to be added. Due to its structure, it is also easier to add solar panels and skylights on shed exteriors. Since it is very easy to construct, it is a suitable option for amateur DIY (do it yourself) contractors.
Bonnet Roof
The bonnet roof style is characterized by double slopes on all sides of the roof. It is a modified version of the hip roof.
One of the major advantages of the bonnet style is that it offers additional shade for your home’s outdoor area. Since bonnet exteriors are often extended, many houses that use this roofing style add a surrounding porch to the house for additional space.
Bonnet roofing also offers safety advantages in areas that often experience hurricanes because of the way they are structured. They are less likely to be blown away compared to conventional roofing options like gable exteriors. On the southern coast of Queens and Long Island roofing with double slopes can certainly be a good option for a homeowner.
Add-Ons to Modern Roofing
Modern homes are characterized by minimalist designs and very open spaces. They also tend to have more windows to let natural light in and lessen a household’s energy consumption. Green or Eco-Friendly roofers often use this type of exterior.
Flat roofs and shed roofs are suitable options for modern homes because of their simplistic design and because they are relatively easy to modify.
To take advantage of the flat surface of flat exteriors and shed exteriors, you can add skylights for extra lighting. Just choose windows that are made from double-glazed glass so you can benefit from their insulating properties. You can also add solar panels on these exteriors to lessen your household’s carbon footprint.
Compared to traditional roofing options, these modern roofing styles are relatively cheaper because of their simple structure. However, when choosing a roofing contractor for modern exteriors make sure to emphasize the importance of waterproofing.
