Shed Roof Advantages And Disadvantages

A simple roof to construct but slightly more expensive than the skillion due to the lower slope needing waterproofing.

Shed roof advantages and disadvantages.

In the past people used shed roofs exclusively for their garden sheds and garages. Shingles have a lower initial cost. A basic roofing design with only one slope is easier and less time consuming to work on for contractors and this translates into lower roofing construction costs. Since a shed roof generally has a much steeper slope it usually lets the water roll right down it and over the edge.

At bylers architectural shingles are standard on all sheds and are included in the price of a building. Yes shed roofs are cost effective options because of their simplicity. Pooling water on a roof can cause leaks and other damage. It has a lower profile than the skillion or gable so may be more suitable to some neighborhoods.

A metal roof is a 100 upgrade easy to repair. Granted they also get damaged more easily.