A roof can make or break the look of a building. Whereas a beautiful roof can attract buyers, a visually unappealing roof can have the opposite effect. The trick to a beautiful modern style roof is, as usual, symmetry and balance that complements the overall style of the rest of your house. Here are some designs to consider if you’re thinking of a roof replacement.
The Butterfly Roof
This V-shaped roof gets its name because it reminds people of the open wings of a butterfly. By the way, the wings don’t have to be the same size or even have the same angle. This can give the home an even more energetic look. Add window walls and dramatic lighting to make a home with a butterfly roof unforgettable, even to a passerby.
Another advantage of a butterfly roof is environmental. Some homeowners with this kind of roof use the valley between the “wings” to collect rainwater.
The Saw-tooth Roof
As its name suggests, this type of modern roof design resembles the teeth of a saw. Though a home with a saw-tooth roof is seen as contemporary, there have been buildings with saw-toothed roofs since the start of the late Industrial Age, which began in the late 19th century. Thus, many of these older buildings with saw-tooth roofs are factories. The steeper angles of the ridges have windows that allow floods of sunlight.
The Curved Roof
A curved roof can be either concave, which means it curves inward, or convex, which means it curves outward. Though these roofs are considered modern, they were inspired by thatched huts whose roof frames were curved to accommodate plant material. Curved roofs, especially those with convex curves, easily shed rain and snow and also keep the interior of the house cool. The best materials for these roofs are ceramic, composite and concrete barrel tiles, wood shakes and asphalt shingles.
The Flat Roof
Flat roofs are also an old/new sort of roof style. First, flat roofs are never completely flat since they also need to shed precipitation. They just have a low-angle slope. A modern home can have several flat roofs at different heights for an eye-catching look. Flat roofs are also easily paired with different types of roofs, including saw-tooth, butterfly and half-gabled roofs.
Thinking of Replacing Your Roof? Call for Help
A new roof with a modern design can increase your home’s curb appeal and be a source of pride and pleasure even if you don’t intend to sell. If you need roof replacement services in Mesa, Arizona and want to learn more about modern roof designs, call our roofing professionals at Overson Roofing.
