Victorian homes bring to mind a certain regal elegance even though the style actually refers to a wide variety of home styles from rustic to opulent. Italianate and Second Empire Victorians both fall towards the more opulent end of the Victorian spectrum. If you own a house of this style that needs a new roof, the specific details of the house and the shape of the roof can help determine the best and worst roofing materials.
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Italianate homes have a basic shape brought to vivid life with ornamental details. The homes feature tall windows on the front of the home that are accented with curved accents downstairs and jut through the homes' cornice upstairs. The side of the home features protruding bay windows with their own ornamentation. And the flat-style roof often has a windowed dormer protruding out to add even more light to the inside of your home.
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The roof is one of the most important parts of a building. It's one of the main components of a building that is there to protect the people inside the building from outside elements. As a commercial property owner, it's your responsibility to make sure your building is safe. So, if your building needs roof repairs, you have a responsibility to make sure those repairs are completed. Sure, you could hire any licensed roofer or contractor to make repairs.
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Greek revival homes were popular among American architects in the early to mid-1800s. The homes are now often referred to as plantation homes but the clean lines and bold columns were taken directly from Greek architecture. The ornamentation on the front of the house gets to be the star of the show since the roof is relatively flat, with either a low-sloped gable or hip roof style, and not visible from the ground.
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Attic fans are an extremely important part of your roof. They help vent warm air from your attic, which can greatly reduce your energy bills and make your attic a less hospitable place for mold and mildew to grow. There is a variety of different types of attic fans available, each of which has a different set of features. Understanding what each type of attic fan has to offer can help you choose the best one for your roof.
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