As title suggests…we’re designing our new home, and looking for any ideas for roof design ideas,concepts and design theory.
TIA,Phil.
“If ’tis to be,’twil be done by me.”
As title suggests…we’re designing our new home, and looking for any ideas for roof design ideas,concepts and design theory.
TIA,Phil.
“If ’tis to be,’twil be done by me.”
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First - climate plays a large part.
In mountain or northern locations with lots of snow, you find steeper roofs so not as much will pie up and break rafters.
In hurricane/tornado prone areas a hip roof is more structrually sound for resisting wind damage.
In places with lots of rainfall large overhangs are good to keep water away from the foundation.
Then you have to consider style - what works with certain styles of home and what doesn't. For instance, it is hard to have an Italianette without a mansard roof or a mountain chalet without a heavy shake roof. A Cape uses a steep roof to maximize space in under it for living area, while a ranch can get by on a single level with a low pitch trussed roof.
insurance and local regs are a consideration too. Southern CA sees a lot of clay tile not only because it fits the Mediterranean architecture, but also because it is fire resistant. If the mesquite is burning hot out back and embers are leaping on your roof, it is a far better choice than cedar shingles
One of my bigger concerns when planning a roof is the location of elements over entry doors. Letting a valley dump excess water over an entry instead of planning a gable dormer to deflect drainage is not a good idea.
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Thanks for the quick reply. We're looking at a Craftsman/Northwest/Prairie style which will enable me to do timberframing,actual wood trim ,and to blend color, shape, and style into the surroundings(Treed B.C. Sunshine Coast/ocean view)
Nancy is just starting to do architectural design,and hasn't taken any roof design theory yet.
We're looking at multiple gable, post/beam and true timber roof lookouts, and she wants to understand hip-gable-ridge practice.
Cheers,Phil.
"If 'tis to be,'twil be done by me."
Prarie style is mostly broad and low pitch with large overhangs.Place the gable dormers to protect entries.
Make them higher pitch there to let in light with a post and beam.Keep in mind the views to exterior and to light flow when thinking of overhang distance. g'Luck
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Given that he's in the Pacific NorthWet those large overhangs sound appealing. It's nice to have dry outside spaces. I've seen some great pics with that kind of design looking out at the ocean. Given that the view is more out / down the overhangs shouldn't be as much of an issue (vs. say a mountain view).