Mansard roofs are generally more expensive than other roof styles not just because of their complexity, but because they're often found on more historic homes. And as you know, the more delicate (and complex) the roofing project is, the more it will cost. This makes the entire mansard and gambrel roofing systems weaker when compared to hip roofs.Ī roofing style with European roots, this French-inspired roof shape is as elegant as it is expensive to re-roof. But with a mansard roof (as well as with a gambrel roof), the sides are separated. With hip roofs, you'll see a continuous slope for all four sides of the roof. Mansard roofs (mentioned below) have four sides just like the hip roof, but what makes hip roof designs superior is that their roof sections have more of a slope, which makes deflecting water and wind easier. This is especially true when compared to pricing out the more simple gable roof for replacement. All other things being equal, hip roofs are more expensive to re-roof because the surface of the roof covers the entire square footage of the home. If you're a homeowner looking to replace their hip style roof, then it's important to note that downsides do exist. It's strength is similar to that of an igloo! These four sides all point together and intersect at the roof's peak.
Why are hip roofs stronger than other roof styles, most notably stronger than gable roofs? Because of the architecture! First, the hip roof has four sides compared to the two sides seen on gable roofs. The gable roof may be the most popular style of roofing in America, but it doesn't hold a candle to the sheer strength hip roofs bring to the table.
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