Homeowner Education

A log cabin is a small log house, especially a less finished or architecturally sophisticated structure. Log cabins have an ancient history in Europe, and

Referred to sometimes as clipped Gable or English hip roofs and are more stable than a regular Gable roof. By clipping the roof points downward,

This type of roof slopes on all four sides, are equal in length, and join at the top forming a ridge. A Hip roof is

Georgian houses are characterized by their: Rigid symmetry in building mass as well as window and door placement. Brick, stone, or stucco (brick is most

Referred to often as a barn roof and similar to the Mansard style except the Gambrel has only 2 sides. Similar also in that it

French house styles tend to be simple, square, and symmetrical. They resemble small manor homes with massive hipped roofs and window shutters or decorative quoins.

Known as a pitched or peaked roof, this style, having a triangular shape, is one of the most popular in the United States. The Gable

A Flat roof is what its name suggests, however, it does have a slight pitch to allow of water runoff. Generally used on commercial and

A farmhouse is a building that serves as the primary residence in a rural or agricultural setting. Historically, farmhouses were often combined with space for

The polygonal shape of the Dome roof is unique and aethetically pleasing. This style of roof is an excellent choice for gazebos, cupolas, or crow’s