For years roofs have been designed with creativity and practicality in mind. You’ll be surprised to hear different ways roofs have been used. Some people use them safely by adding a specific section for viewing the sky or having gatherings. Some other people, not so much. Best Roofing has put together stories about crazy uses for the roof of a home and different types of roofs.
Porch Roof
Porch roofs are extended by the home and add a roof that lets you slide open the back door and remain covered as you enter your back patio. Some people call this type of roof of a home a sunroom or a Florida room.
No matter what you call it, this creates an indoor-outdoor feel when the doors are open. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a dinner party and still have easy access to everything needed.
Roof with Skylights
Keeping it classy with a timeless design while adding modern skylights. This roof of a home is pleasing as it allows an indoor view of the sky. The surrounding scene can be enjoyed from the comfort of the indoors while enabling people to stay covered and out of the elements.
Glass Roof
This innovative roof design is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. When you sit beneath this roof of a home, it feels like there’s no roof at all– yet the coverage is surely there. The glass offers a unique and slick appearance while allowing more sunshine to shine through.
Rubber Roofs
Rubber membrane roofs are mostly used to seal flat roofs over garages and porches. Rubber has been around for a long time, but rubber roofing is relatively new.
Now, it’s taken a lot of chemistry research to develop a thin rubber surface that is durable and waterproof, which are qualities that are required of roofing material.
Rubber roofing is sometimes referred to as EPDM roofing. EPDM is an abbreviation for ethylene propylene diene monomer, the highly engineered compound used to manufacture most types of rubber roofing. Rubber roofing is used primarily on flat or low-slope roofs in commercial and residential buildings.
A “membrane roof” usually refers to a rubber or EPDM roof that is installed in a flat roof or a low-slope application. Many commercial buildings have membrane roofs; few houses do.
Balcony With Gable Roof
Take the front porch view to a new level by installing a balcony off your bedroom. Sit back and take in the sights of a small porch concept while remaining protected from the sun, wind, or rain with a gable porch roof.
Shed Roof
If you thought a shed roof was only for a shed, think again! Shed roofs are becoming increasingly popular in homes as they provide a minimalist, modern look. Also known as skillion roofs, they are pitched in one direction. Moreover, installing a shed roof is simple, meaning you get an interesting roof with less work.
The most significant advantage of a shed roof is that, since it drains water on one side, it’s easy to store and reuse rainwater. Therefore, it’s a perfect choice if you’re trying to live more sustainably. However, one downside of having a shed roof, you might lose attic space due to its steep slope.
Transparent Roof
Nothing beats natural light; it’s comforting and peaceful. We can’t think of a better way to ensure your home gets plenty of that natural light than to install a transparent roof. Even though most often they are used for patios and botanical gardens, transparent roofs also look amazing on the house.
In addition, a transparent roof will lower your dependency on light bulbs and regulate the indoor temperature inside your house.
However, there are some things you should think about when installing a transparent roof. First, you must choose a suitable material. We recommend polycarbonate, which is exceptionally strong and durable. Otherwise, your house will be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
Also, it would help if you made sure to hire a professional for the installation, so it is done perfectly and leaves no chance of rain getting through to the house.
FLEXSTONE Roof
Few things offer the satisfaction of an attractive, comfortable, low-maintenance patio, sundeck, or roof deck. Call it a terrace, patio, sundeck, roof deck, balcony, courtyard, or outdoor space. We all hope that space will fill some of your most basic needs.
A need for peace in natural surroundings, we crave companionship with friends or family, a need for fresh air, the need to escape the four walls of our living rooms, and to connect with the outdoors.
FLEXSTONE is a seamless, attractive, waterproof coating that can be applied to any surface. It is the most durable membrane available and is easy to use and maintain.
FLEXSTONE is an odorless solvent-free base with a luxurious textured-stone finish resulting in the patio or sundeck of your dreams. FLEXSTONE lasts a lifetime and offers a lifetime of good times on a patio or deck you’ll be proud of.
The versatility and beauty of FLEXSTONE is undoubtedly not limited to decks and patios.
You’ll love the welcoming natural stone look as a protective sealant and waterproof coating for stairs and walkways up to your roof.
Roofs Used for Crazy Things That are Not Safe:
Diving Board Roof of a Home
Believe it or not, people have actually used their roof as a diving board into their pool if they didn’t have one. We never recommend doing something like this as you can imagine it will cause unknown amounts of harm and most likely a hospital trip. Instead, we recommend jumping into the deep side of the pool and just taking a nice relaxing swim instead.
Stargazing from the Roof
Getting on your roof to stargaze isn’t as dangerous as using your roof for a diving board but being on your roof without any kind of securement is pretty risky. I’m sure you have seen it in the movies and found it romantic or fascinating.
Still, there are so many more ways to view our beautiful night sky without it involving your roof.
Decorations on the Roof of a Home
Does your neighborhood have that one competitive neighbor that will do anything just to be better? Even if it means climbing on the roof to decorate it. It becomes the focus of the road and most likely the entire neighborhood. We get it! It’s fun to go all out but climbing on the roof, especially with your hands full of decorations, extension cords, and tie-downs.
You are more likely to have a fall, and then you can’t be home to brag about your decorations. We suggest keeping everything on the ground. Everyone in the neighborhood will still love it!
Reach Out to Best Roofing
Reach out to Best Roofing. With more than 20 years in roofing and construction, we are the Best Roofing company. We strive to provide professional residential roofing in Northeast Tennessee. We service Hawkins, Washington, and Sullivan Counties.
At Best Roofing, we establish strong relationships with our clients. We care about our homeowners and get the job done with attention to detail and a 100% satisfaction guarantee every time.
Our craftsmanship and honest approach set Best Roofing apart from other roofing companies.
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