A roof can change the entire look of a home and is a very important factor to consider when starting your design. Additionally, there are many other components that need consideration when designing a roof such as noise levels, thermal properties and environmental conditions.
Before you finalise the roof design for your home consider the following:
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Which style will be the most aesthetically pleasing,
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Colour, not only of the roof sheeting, but also the fascia’s and guttering. Colour will, also impact on the thermal properties of the home,
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Are there any covenants in your area that you must comply with,
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What are the local council regulations for designs and heights,
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Wind categories, some designs have a better performance than others in cyclonic regions,
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Snow loading in cold climates will impact the internal bracing and pitch,
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Depth of the eaves for cooling, heating and protection from the elements,
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Examine the type of insulation system you will be using and any air space requirements,
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Proximity to breaking surf and salt air might give cause for specialised treatments and installation to ensure your roofs longevity,
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Are you in a bush fire attack zone as this will require specialised installation and materials,
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Lighting, the use of ceiling and window skylights,
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Noise levels, there are many systems available that can be incorporated into the roof design to lower the noise levels both incoming and outgoing,
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Ceiling design internally, vaulted, raked or flat ceilings all have their own properties and will impact the overall design.
