Roofing designs in Kenya come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on the quality of the construction project, budget allocation and preferences, you have a wide range of options to pick from as we head into 2023. Here are afew worthy options to think about;

1. Hipped Roof Design

When it comes to hipped roofing, the slopes appear on both sides of the house meeting at the top. At this peak, they form a ridge. Hipped roofs is one of the most common roofs in Kenya especially with the single family homes dotted across the country.

In terms of advantages, this roofing provides a beautiful views of the roof when done with great quality roofing tiles or sheets. Secondly, they offer enhanced strength to the roof due to the four sided sloping thus improving its durability.

Additionally, hipped roofing also provides extra space above the living space that could be utilized for water tank storage or creating an attic for extra storage space.

2. Gable Roofing

With gable Roofing, there are only two sloping roof surfaces on each side meeting at the peak where they form a ridge. For such roofing, it’s common for rectangular construction projects such as classrooms, rural houses and other related buildings. The roofing is also referred to as “A” frame roofing design.

Generally, gable Roofing is best for projects with tight budgets and the client wants to save as much as possible on roofing timber and roofing sheets.

3. Flat Roofing

The third roofing model in Kenya gaining widespread adoption is flat Roofing. Previously used on commercial spaces only, they have gained alot of prominence in residential housing as well.

For flat roofs, a client can either opt for a hidden roof. This is the roofing sheets or tiles are hidden by a rising concrete pillar. This concept is very common with mosques.

The other design is using a concrete floor that’s waterproofed to prevent water sipping through the wall. With this design, you can take advantage of the created space as a recreational spot or hosting family events.

Skillion Roofing

The Skillion Roofs are the most basic and traditional of the roofing designs in Kenya that has regained popularity. With skillion, the roof only slopes from one raised side of the wall to a lower raised wall. Hence forming a wedge model.

This design is commonly used in the construction of farm sheds, servant quarters, rural kitchen houses among others. Interestingly, skillion roofing has now also been adopted in modern architectural designs as shown in the picture.

However, due to their unstable nature, are not recommended for very windy areas as they run the risk of being blown off.

5. Dormer Roofing

Lastly, dormer roofing is the roofing design that incorporates a window within the roof. This roofing offers more headroom in the attic area hence turning into an extra room for children or storage area.

In conclusion, there are many roofing types in Kenya that you can take advantage of. What’s more, you can even create between them to come up with your roof that meets your needs.

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FAQs

Which roof design is the cheapest?

The cheapest roof design in Kenya that offers durability and quality is the Hipped Roofing Design. This roof has two sloping sides forming a ridge at the top.

What are the 3 primary roof designs?

The 3 primary roof designs are the hip roof, Gable roof and the flat roof. The dormer is also gaining popularity in Kenya.

Simple Roofing Designs in Kenya

In Kenya, the simple roofing designs common include the hipped roof, Gable roof and the flat roofs that are now coming up across the country.

3 bedroom roofing designs in Kenya

Most 3 bedrooms in Kenya have adopted either the Hipped roofing and the gable roofing especially in the rural areas. For urban areas, the flat roof is often used to create more space on the roof.

Best roofing styles in Kenya

The best roofing styles include the Dormer roofing, Hipped roofing, Gable roofing and flat Roofing in that order.

Bungalow Roof Designs in Kenya

The bungalows are best suited for the Dormer roofing, Gable Roofing and Hipped roofing. The flat Roofing can also be used to accommodate the expansive space created on the roof.