The mansard style was brought to life in 17th century France, and quickly became a fashionable statement of its day. Two distinct traits define the mansard roof: steep sides and a double pitch. Essentially, a double-pitched roof consists of two surfaces which connect with ridge at the top. Often, mansards are confused with the “gambrel” roof style that is common with barns in North America, however, there are several distinctions that differentiate the two.
Modern mansard roofs are often found within South Florida communities, and Hi-Rise Commercial Roofing continues to lead the way in the field. The roofs we install combine the charming aesthetics of old mansard roofs, with the convenience and safety of modern technologies. We encourage you to consider a mansard roof due to their unique advantages:
Installing Mansard roofs in South Florida is something that needs to be left to only the most skilled professionals, so turn to the experts at Hi-Rise Commercial Roofing for your residential roofing project.