A new addition to your home will increase curb appeal and the value of the property. When deciding on the addition's roofing, contractors suggest it resemble the house's roofline to create balance and symmetry. With multiple design options available, your new addition will be both stylish and secure. 

What Roofing Styles Are Popular? 

1. Shed

This style is famous for its simplicity, as contractors can build and install the roofing quickly and easily. A shed roof attaches to the original house at its high point, forming a single slope covering the addition's outer wall. 

Many modern designers use the style for its beauty and multiple options. Homeowners can decide the angle of the shed's slant, improving water drainage, and increasing the roof's life span. It can also be made in a variety of roofing materials, providing numerous new looks. 

Over time, shed roofs can also save you money. They are compatible with skylights, making electricity less necessary during the day, which will decrease your energy bills. From a comfort perspective, the skylights provide natural ventilation and eliminate stale air and cooking smells. 

2. Gable 

Gable roofs have a distinctive style. They have two slopes that meet at a peak where they run down the middle of the roof. The design creates an appealing look that provides character. Gable roofs are often designed to match the roofline's proportions and angles, making the transition from house to the new addition smooth. 

3. Extension 

Roof extensions can be added to the house's sidewall, reaching up to the roof's peak. The existing roofline is extended to the new addition, ensuring their styles match. 

Extensions are completed quickly when additions are built on the side of the house. However, they can still be used on additions in the front or the back of the property. 

4. Dormers

Dormers are especially useful when a homeowner wants to expand the top floor of their home. It's a form of gable roofing that extends from the main roof at a 90° angle, raising the ceiling and providing more space.

The design tends to incorporate windows into the roof, providing more natural sunlight into the additional area. Even if many dormers are used, they can be customized to match the roofs of the home and new addition. 

Symmetrical roofing will seamlessly merge the new addition to the established aesthetic of your home. For nearly 15 years, Surface Shield Roofing Company has provided award-winning services to their clients. They'll work alongside you to select a roof that's pleasing to the eye and will last for many years to come. Based in Honolulu, HI, and available throughout Oahu, you can view their previous projects on their website. For more information, call (808) 739-9599.