Roofing: Video Series

A butterfly roof is somewhat of an inverted roof in that the outer walls are higher than the center pitch of the roof. Find out how butterfly roofs represent a key architectural element of the middle of the 20th century with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on butterfly roofs.

A bonnet roof is a type of roof that is characterized by two slopes on four sides of a roof, and the bottom slope is more angular than the top slope. Discover why bonnet roofs are often seen on homes that have porches that run around the perimeter of a house with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on bonnet roofs.

A winged gable roof is a variation of the gable roof style in which the joists continue beyond the edge of the walls. Find out how winged gable roofs are advantageous in climates with a lot of snow and rain with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on winged gable roofs.

A cylindrical paraboloid roof is one in which the roof has a curved dome, and this is often seen in army barracks. Discover how cylindrical paraboloid roofs are great for shedding rain and snow with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on cylindrical paraboloid roofs.

The greatest advantage of a gable roof is that it is very common, therefore it is easy and inexpensive to construct. Learn about the structural benefits of gable roofs, and how they are able to shed rain and snow, with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on gabled roofs.

The gable roof provides an opportunity to add eye-catching elements to a home, and some decorations that are used include geometric shapes and simple stonework. Find out how weather can damage some gable roof decorations with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on roof gable decorations.

Flat roofs are typically not entirely flat; rather, most flat roofs have a slight pitch so that water will run off in the event of rain or snow. Discover how people use flat roofs to put down top soil and plants with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on flat roofs.

A peaked roof resembles an inverted "V," and it has been used for years by architects to protect against weather elements, such as rain and snow. Learn about the use of the peaked roof in the Gothic era with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on peaked roofs.

A conoid roof resembles the side of a cone, and it creates a visually dramatic style while being relatively easy to build. Discover how poured concrete or glass reinforced polyester can be used to make a conoid roof with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on conoid roofs.

A dormer gable roof has a small roof that juts out at an angle from the existing gable roof, and this is commonly used to provide more usability to an attic space. Learn about different eras and areas in which dormer gable roofs were prominent with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on dormer gable roofs.