What is the difference between a hip roof and a gable roof design?
A. Consider a simple garage design. If it has two roof surfaces and, when viewed from one end, it resembles a letter “A”, then it is a gable roof. If a there are four similar or equally-shaped surfaces, then it will likely be a hip roof. Q. Why are there more new roofs of the Dimensional or Shake Look style? A. There are several reasons that homeowners select Dimensional shingles. > They can have colors and textures that are unavailable in traditional 3-tab shingles. > They can recreate the wood shake look that may have existed on the roof originally. > This type of roof has longer warranties and therefore greater peace of mind. Q. Which is better for siding my home – vinyl or aluminum? A. Both products are very effective but for different reasons. Traditionally, vinyl was less expensive because it costs less to produce. However, the advent of multi-colored vinyl means that it can be similarly priced, or even more expensive, than installing aluminum. Another factor to consider is that