Roof Types We Work With
Every roof style has different structural needs, ventilation requirements, and material options. We have installed and repaired all of them across the Waterloo Region.
Flat
Low-slope roofing common on commercial buildings and modern homes. Requires specialized membrane or built-up roofing systems to prevent ponding water.
Best for: Commercial buildings, modern residential additions, garage roofs
Gable
The classic triangular roof shape seen on most Canadian homes. Sheds water and snow effectively and provides good attic ventilation.
Best for: Most residential homes, especially in snowy climates
Hipped
All four sides slope downward to the walls. More stable than gable roofs in high winds and provides consistent eave overhangs on all sides.
Best for: Homes in wind-prone areas, bungalows, ranch-style houses
Gambrel
The barn-style roof with two different slopes on each side. The steeper lower slope provides extra living or storage space in the upper floor.
Best for: Farmhouses, colonial-style homes, buildings needing attic space
Mansard
A four-sided gambrel with two slopes on every side. Maximizes usable space under the roof and allows for dormer windows on the steep lower slope.
Best for: Multi-story buildings, homes wanting additional upper-floor space
Cross Gable
Two or more gable roof sections joined at right angles. Common on homes with attached garages, wings, or L-shaped floor plans.
Best for: Larger homes with complex floor plans, additions
Cross Hipped
Two hipped roof sections meeting at a perpendicular angle. Handles drainage well and provides a clean, finished look from every direction.
Best for: L-shaped or T-shaped homes, corner lots
Pavilion Hipped
A hipped roof where all sides meet at a single peak. Creates a pyramid shape that is exceptionally stable in high winds.
Best for: Square-footprint buildings, gazebos, detached garages
Saltbox
An asymmetrical gable roof where one side is significantly longer than the other. Originally designed to add rear living space to colonial homes.
Best for: Colonial-style homes, properties where one side faces prevailing winds
Shed
A single-slope roof that angles in one direction. Simple to build, drains well, and works for additions, porches, and modern architectural designs.
Best for: Additions, porches, modern homes, outbuildings
Not Sure What Type of Roof You Have?
We will come out, take a look, and explain exactly what your roof needs. No charge for the assessment.