Toronto is known to be among the best cities to live in, thanks to the amazing roofs of Toronto. The amazing Toronto roof line has played a big role in the growth of Toronto as a city. Roofs are not only important for homes; they are also essential for commercial buildings. The fascia or roof line plays an integral role in any building design and provides the necessary connection between the roof and the rest of the building.
Roof lines are generally curved. The configuration and shape of a house to determine the configuration of the roof line or fascia. In the case of houses, the configuration of the roof line works as the basis for determining the general design of the home. In other words, when you build a house, your roof line is the main key that dictates the overall look and feel of the home.
As a result, a lot of the homeowner’s time and effort is focused on the design of the home, and not necessarily on the roof line. It is not uncommon to see a new home with an average roof line but without the proper roof line work. This indicates a lack of knowledge of the fascia or roof line work.
The roof line works closely with the fascia, which is what actually forms the roof structure. Roof line work is more than just cutting the roof materials to size and putting it up on the roof. Properly designed roof lines allow for the water and snow runoff to be channeled safely away from the home and into safer guttering or downspouts.
As mentioned above, the roof line works closely with the fascia. When the roof fascia is not properly designed, it can result in problems such as excess moisture accumulating around the building. If the water accumulates close to the home, the risk of leaks increases greatly, especially if it happens during the colder winter months. The end result is that excess moisture and water that seeps into the home’s interior cause a whole host of other problems – from mold build-up to rotting.
Another major issue is that the roof line work can also get in the way of the shingles or tiles. Asphalt shingles are very expensive to install and can be difficult to replace. At the same time, tile roofs tend to be heavy and large and pose the potential of damage from being knocked over or struck by a larger object. As a result, a complete roof line extension can be a costly and time-consuming project.
Finally, roof line work can cause roof damage by extending far above the roof line and exposing the rest of the building. The result is often a “saddle” – a low ceiling area which cramps open space, as well as allowing water ingress into the building. Roof trusses, which connect the roof panels to the rafters, can also become damaged due to wind pressure, resulting in buckling ends. In extreme cases, roof line extensions can create a false ceiling which can make a false floor look like the real thing. A fascia can help prevent this from happening.
Roof extensions are a great way to extend the reach of your roof line and improve safety and efficiency of your home. They are a long-term solution, which not only improves the aesthetics of your home but which can also increase the resale value and improve insulation in your attic. To learn more about roof line work, how to install a fascia system, and how to maintain your roofing, it is highly recommended that you contact a professional roofer.