Modern houses with original roofs look unique and spectacular. A roof is a functional architectural element that adds personality to a house exterior design and affects the style of home interiors. Modern roofs keep homes warm and dry while enhancing the style of the building. A roof has an aesthetic purpose and can define the look and feel of home interiors.
There are many different types of roofs. In colder climates, they are often A-shape keeping the snow off the top of the building. Attics provide cozy home interiors under the roof, perfect for home offices, kids playrooms or guest bedrooms. In dry climates, roofs are flat or a bit inclined with a small pitch.
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Original roof designs are eye-catching. Traditional thatched roofing looks charming and beautiful, while contemporary roof designs impress with their futuristic forms. The latest trends in architectural designs are green roofs which look natural and attractive but require some maintenance also.
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If you have ever raised and grown a garden, then you have an idea how to deal with the type of maintenance needed for an intensive green roof. Green roof design adds a durable and stylish structure to eco-friendly homes, but get damaged with time and require replacing some elements also.
Roofs can be impressive, functional, structural elements that transform buildings and make a statement. Roofs enhance traditional and contemporary architectural designs offering a fantastic tool to change the way modern houses look and feel.
by Ena Russ
15.11.2018
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