Looking to add some flair to your home’s exterior? But where do you start? There are so many porches out there and each one has its own unique style. We’ve put together a list to help you choose the right roof for your porch.
Back porch roof
Extend the home by adding a roof that allows you to slide open the back door and remain covered as you enter the back patio. This will create an indoor-outdoor feel when the doors are open. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an al fresco dinner party and still have easy access to everything that’s needed inside.
Skylight
Keep it classy with a timeless design while adding modern skylights. This porch roof is especially pleasing as it allows so much of the sky and surrounding scene to be enjoyed from the comfort of the patio while allowing people to stay covered from the elements. Source: BobVila
Pergola
Typically seen in gardens and walkways, you can also incorporate these beautiful structures into your porch roof. The pergola’s original design consists of beams and rafters with an open top. To shelter yourself from the elements and to admire the beauty of a pergola, make a covering out of clear roofing panels.
Hip
Hip, or hipped roofs, slant downwards on all sides, allowing for overhang all around. They are sturdy, especially in windy climates, and allow for rain and snow water runoff. Hip roofs are one of the most commonly seen porch roofs in the United States because the attractive design adds curb appeal to your home.
Bonnet
Bonnet roofs are double sloped. The lower slope sits at a lesser angle than the top of the roof, allowing for the porch overhang. This type of roof is more expensive to construct than more simple designs, and extra waterproofing measures need to be implemented because water tends to pool where the slopes meet. Source: HomeDecorBliss
Dual-pitched
Dual-pitched an extension roof with a change of pitch, often where the porch roof meets the house. Source: OldHouseOnline
Can’t decide which porch roof will best fit your home? Call us and we’ll help you pick one!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
