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Embracing Your Shed Roof with Exterior Design
By: SarahA shed roof can go by many other names: pent roof, lean-to roof, skillion roof, outshot, catslide, or mono-pitched roof. It is also one of the simplest of all roof styles used on homes. A shed roof has a single pitch, sloping in one direction. Many of the homes we design that have shed roofs ...
Dormer Addition Ideas: Add Dormers to Your House!
By: SarahLooking for dormer addition ideas? If you want to add dormers to your house, we can help you visualize it first, as we did with all of the clients in this roundup! We’ll help you determine what type of dormers, and dormer windows, will look best with your existing roofline and your plan for the ...
What Paint Goes with a Brown Roof?
By: SarahWondering what paint goes with a brown roof? If you’re not ready to change your roof but still want a fresh new color scheme for your home, you’re in luck! Tons of our clients come to us with brown roofs that they want to work with. So we decided to compile a few color palettes ...
8 Mansard Roof Images with Gorgeous Exterior Designs
By: SarahA mansard roof gives a building a distinctive look. Some people love this roof style, others find it challenging to work with — either way, while mansard roofs might not be super common across America, they exist in our architectural landscape! And it’s our goal at brick&batten to bring out the best in every exterior. ...
8 Rooftop Deck Ideas for Outdoor Living
By: SarahCreating comfortable places to gather outside has been a trend that has held strong since the start of the pandemic. Rooftop decks are one creative way to get outdoors when yard space is at a premium. Or when you want to maximize your view! In fact, we forecasted that roof decks would be a top ...
House and Roof Color Combinations We Love
By: BrittenyYou probably put a lot of thought into potential paint colors for your home’s siding, but have you considered how those shades will look with your roof? Whether you’re keeping your current roof or getting a new one, it’s important to ensure your roof looks cohesive with the rest of your home. Not sure where ...
Eldorado Stone, Cultured Stone, & DaVinci Roofscapes
By: BrittenyA fresh coat of paint can truly transform a property — but it isn’t the only way to boost your curb appeal. From adding eye-catching stone siding to replacing your weathered roof, there are countless other ways to enhance your exterior design. When we incorporate architectural stone veneer or a new roofscape into our designs, we ...
10 Metal Roof Colors We Love
By: MackenzieMetal roofs aren’t just an attractive design element — there are a slew of benefits to opting for steel over shingles. Metal roofs can last up to 50 years, they can increase the value of your home, and they’re extremely durable. If you go with a steel roof for your home, you will be more ...
Metal Roof vs. Shingles: Choosing a Roofing Material
By: RachelAre you debating a metal roof vs. shingles, and you’re not sure which way to go? If you’ve never had a metal roof before, you might not know much about them. And you might have heard things that aren’t necessarily true. We’re here to help make sure you have all of the facts before choosing ...
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