If you’re building a detached garage for your home or are upgrading and maintaining an existing one, there are a lot of factors to consider and areas to design. As well as your garage door, the roof of your garage is an important choice. For attached garages, your roof is likely going to be the same as that of your house, but you’ve got a little more freedom when it comes to detached garages. Let’s look at some of the styles and materials for you to consider for your detached garage roof.
Mix or match?
If your garage is a separate building to your house, then you might want to style it in this way by having a contrasting roof. Or, you might want to match the roof to your house to create a sense of unity between the two. This decision primarily comes down to preference, although some materials can be better suited to a garage than a house, adding practicality factors to consider.
If you are mixing things up between your house and your garage, you might still consider adding a unifying factor. For example, a trim below the roof may match even if the roof itself doesn’t.
Garage roof materials
The material for your garage roof needs to be durable and weather-resistant. Shingled roofs have long been popular, most commonly asphalt or fiberglass shingles, or even wood materials like cedar and redwood, which are naturally moisture-resistant. Shingles can be a stylish choice and asphalt is impressively long-lasting, but it is not the most eco-friendly material to choose.
A tiled roof can give a similar aesthetic as shingles, with some more sustainable material options. Clay tile roofs provide a classic look for increased curb appeal, but this can be an expensive option. Another option is slate tiles or other types of natural stone. The downside of clay and slate tiles, however, is that they are heavier than other materials.
Metal roofs are becoming an increasingly popular choice thanks to its durability and the fact it is more environmentally-friendly than asphalt. Aluminum and lightweight steel roofs are among the most common. The appearance of metal roofs might not be for everyone, but their variety of styles and designs have come a long way to make them much more aesthetically pleasing. Copper roofs are a particularly stylish choice, but these are much more expensive than other options.
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