{"id":2008,"date":"2021-03-15T11:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2021-03-31T22:10:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T22:10:45","slug":"what-is-a-dormer-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/what-is-a-dormer-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dormer Roof?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Homes and businesses in Colorado have all kinds of unique roof styles and shapes. Considering we\u2019ve been in the Colorado roofing industry since 1993, A-to-Z Roofing & Exteriors has encountered just about every kind of roof there is, from commercial to residential and back again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most easily identifiable roof features is the dormer roof. Dormer roofs (sometimes simply referred to as \u2018dormers\u2019) are structural additions that are made to roofs in order to add more light and space to attics and upper-story living spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ll be explaining the main features of dormer roofs and exploring the numerous different Dormer styles that are found on rooftops throughout the Centennial State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what exactly is a dormer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the simplest terms, a dormer is a vertically-set window that is installed onto the side of a sloping roof. In order to create a vertical face for the window, a structural extension is built into the side of the sloped roof<\/a>, and this extension has its own roof. There are lots of different types of dormer roof styles, some of which we\u2019ll be looking at in a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dormers are great at adding curb appeal to a home or commercial building, and they can make an otherwise dull-looking roof look more aesthetically pleasing. However, not all buildings are good candidates for dormers, and forcing them onto a roof can disrupt the overall architectural appeal of the structure. For this reason, it\u2019s highly suggested that you consult with an architect if you\u2019re considering adding dormers to an existing building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of adding dormers: not all roofing contractors are going to be equipped or comfortable with doing the work that is necessary for adding dormers to a roof. Typically, a master carpenter will work with a window specialist to plan and execute a dormer installation. Then, a roofing contractor will come into the equation to install the roofing components needed to protect the dormer and its surrounding surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Fun Fact: <\/strong>The word \u2018dormer\u2019 and \u2018dormitory\u2019 have the same roots in the latin word dormitorium<\/em>, which means \u2018place for sleeping\u2019.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n