Welcome to the wonderful world of shed roofing! Though this can be mostly personal preference, there are a few things to consider when choosing your shed roof.
Apex Roof
An Apex roof features two slopes, meeting in the centre. This provides additional headroom in the middle that is ideal for moving around in the shed. The Apex style of roof is more traditional and also very popular. Apex sheds tend to have doors on the shorter end, but some designs allow for a reverse Apex witn the door on the longer side- see the Tiger Workman Apex.
Pent Roof
A Pent roof features one slope, usually angled downwards away from the door. They offer a modern style with a more gradual change in internal height, allowing additional headroom for entry. A Pent roof is more suited to locations next to walls or fences. The door is typically on the longer side, but there are different options available for a majority of our Pent sheds.
Hip Roof
The definition of a Hip roof is a roof that slopes upward from all sides of a building. A Hip roof differs from gable roofs because they typically have four sides rather than two. The four sloping sides make them incredibly stable and durable, allowing more resistance to high winds and heavy rain/snow.
Barn Roof
The Barn roof (sometimes called a “Dutch roof”) is where each side of the roof has two slopes. Its steeper pitch withstands rain, snow and wind very well so it's ideal for areas with high snow fall. The Barn style roof has a unique look to it with its steeper pitch and slope, allowing for even more internal head room.
Whatever your roof style, it’s important to consider its construction. Tongue and groove boarded roofs are far superior in terms of strength, durability and longevity. Roof panels made from OSB or other chipboard types will make the shed cheaper (certainly to make – it’s often a cheeky way for manufacturers to make more money because an OSB roof is hidden under felt or EPDM), but in general they are a good indicator of lower quality standards. The roof is one of the most exposed parts of the building – it takes the brunt of the wind and rain – so choosing a shed with chip, strand or shredded-wood board would not be the best choice.
Tiger Tip: When picking the perfect roof shape for your shed, there is a lot to consider beyond just looks. Think about how tall your shed needs to be at the entrance and inside for yourself and whatever you plan to store.
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