Monitor Roof
A raised center section flanked by lower side bays, the classic barn profile, with built-in clerestory light and natural ventilation through the raised middle.
Light and air, built in.
Natural Light
Clerestory windows in the raised center wash daylight down into the building without relying on fixtures.
Built-In Ventilation
The raised center lets warm air rise and escape, a real advantage for barns, shops, and livestock spaces.
Distinct Profile
The traditional barn silhouette that reads agricultural and equestrian at a glance.
Versatile Side Bays
The lower flanking bays make natural lean-to space for stalls, storage, or covered work areas.
Where it works.
Monitor-roof projects.
A sample of what we've built.
Kremmling, CO
Castle Rock, CO
Monitor FAQ.
What is a monitor roof?
It's a roofline with a raised center section above two lower side bays. The raised middle creates room for windows and venting along its walls.
Why is it popular for barns and arenas?
The raised center brings in daylight and lets warm, stale air escape, which matters for livestock, horses, and shop work.
Does the extra detail cost more?
A monitor has more framing than a simple gable, so it typically costs a bit more, in exchange for the light, ventilation, and side-bay space.
Right roof for your build?
Tell us your building and your site, and we'll prepare an engineered quote.