Choosing the roof for your home can be a tough decision to make. Since the top of your home is what keeps you protected and provides you shelter, you need to make sure that you make the right choice. But what exactly qualifies as ‘the right choice’ when it comes to choosing your rooftop? Well, different people have different eligibility criteria for the right rooftop choice. But we believe that the most suitable roofing option is the one that combines form and functionality. The style or material that serves your home best in terms of providing shelter and protection and accentuating its look should be the choice for you.
Typically, homeowners teeter between a pitched roof and a flat roof. Although there are a wide variety of options in the two categories, the choice is primarily made between the two. Both roofing styles have their own list of pros and cons.
While we cannot decide for you, we can help you weigh the positives and negatives of both so that you can make an informed choice.
Here are the pros and cons of a flat roof and a pitched roof
Flat Roof
Pros
- A flat roof is much cheaper than a pitched roof
- A flat roof offers a modernistic design
- It is easy to clean
- It allows you to install roof lights that significantly add to a house’s aesthetic.
Cons
- A flat roof doesn’t offer adequate drainage. It is not suitable for areas that receive heavy snowfall or rain throughout the year.
- Costly repairs- A flat roof is an inexpensive roofing option, but its repair costs are much more than that of a pitched roof.
- Prone to getting damaged due to moisture
- A flat roof requires a waterproof seal to prevent leaks and frequent damage. But the seal has to be regularly maintained and inspected otherwise; it will cause more damage.
Pitched Roof
Pros
- A pitched roof has a wide variety of styles. From gabled to hoped, you can get a pitched roof in many forms. All designs have some degree of slope to them.
- A pitched roof offers seamless drainage.
- It is less likely to get damaged due to moisture
- It doesn’t gather water or snow like a flat roof
- Repairing a pitched roof is much easier and a lot less expensive than a flat roof.
- It offers more structural stability and support to a home than a flat roof
- It creates more space within the house.
- It also allows you to install more insulation, which keeps your energy bills under control.
Cons
- Installing a pitched roof is pretty expensive
- Maintaining a pitched roof is tricky due to the sloped structure. One needs to be very careful while inspecting and cleaning a pitched roof.
- A pitched roof takes a while to complete.
The Final Verdict
Although it may seem like a pitched roof is the better choice, it doesn’t have to be for you. If you want to give your house a contemporary look, then a flat roof will be the right choice for you. No matter which roofing you decide on, make sure to get it installed by a credible roofer.
Want to know about roofing options and styles? Reach out to us at America Roofing and have all your roofing queries answered!
