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How Local Roofers Build Roofs

You may think that local roofers only need to roll out some tar paper and nail on some shingles. The fact is that there is a lot of work that goes into creating a roof system. This video shows you different types of roofs and what it takes to create them.


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Learn about gable roofs, hip roofs, gambrel roofs (barn roofs), Mansford roofs, and more. In this video, you will learn how each roof is constructed from base to rafters. The easiest roof construction is a simple gable roof. Roofs play an essential role in adding style and architectural features to a structure.

An interesting fact is pointed out about “flat roofs”. Every flat roof is actually pitched a minimum of 1.5 feet. This means there is no such thing as a completely flat roof. Each of the basic designs can be customized to create a specific style of roof. For example, the simple gable roof can be pitched very high to accommodate a large attic space. This video will help you to have whole new respect for local roofers and the skill set they need to develop to manage all the different types of roofs. Watch now.

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