Roof Style · Single-Slope

Single-Slope Roof

A single sloped plane, high on one side and low on the other. The simplest and most economical roofline, with a clean, modern profile and drainage you can aim where you want it.

Single-slope steel barndominium in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Strengths

Simple, by design.

Economical to Build

The fewest framing parts of any roofline, which keeps the structure efficient and the budget in check.

Directed Drainage

Sheds water and snow to one side, so you can aim runoff away from entries, equipment, or a neighboring building.

Modern Lines

A clean, asymmetric profile that reads contemporary, well suited to commercial and storefront work.

Easy to Expand

Lean-to additions attach naturally on the low side, so the building can grow without reworking the roof.

Proof

Single-slope projects.

A sample of what we've built.

Questions

Single-slope FAQ.

Is a single-slope roof cheaper?

Usually, yes. It uses the fewest framing components, which tends to make it the most economical roofline to build for a given footprint.

Which way should the slope face?

We orient the slope to send water and snow where you want it, away from doors, drive lanes, or an adjoining structure, based on your site.

Does it handle snow?

Yes. We engineer the frame for your site's snow load, and the single plane sheds accumulation to one controlled side.

Right roof for your build?

Tell us your building and your site, and we'll prepare an engineered quote.

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