Shed Roof Advantages And Disadvantages

Since a shed roof generally has a much steeper slope it usually lets the water roll right down it and over the edge.

Shed roof advantages and disadvantages. Yes shed roofs are cost effective options because of their simplicity. It does shed rain and snow shed more easily with the greater slope. Pooling water on a roof can cause leaks and other damage. Granted they also get damaged more easily.

A basic roofing design with only one slope is easier and less time consuming to work on for contractors and this translates into lower roofing construction costs. Lots of built up snow adds extra weight to the roof that can also cause damage so shedding water and snow more efficiently is a definite advantage. In the past people used shed roofs exclusively for their garden sheds and garages. At bylers architectural shingles are standard on all sheds and are included in the price of a building.

A simple roof to construct but slightly more expensive than the skillion due to the lower slope needing waterproofing. It has a lower profile than the skillion or gable so may be more suitable to some neighborhoods.