Vail Valley Home Magazine
Rooflines
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Vail Valley Home, March 2021 · Written by Kimberly Nicoletti
“Raising the Roof” looks at how rooflines shape a home’s character, from traditional pitched roofs built to shed snow to modern flat roofs. Several Vail Valley architects explain how improved insulation and waterproofing make flat roofs practical in the mountains, where they are designed to carry 12 to 14 feet of snow and can support planted roofs. The article also covers roof pitches and how local height limits favor modest pitches. Brian Sipes, president of Sipes Architects, closes the piece by describing rooflines as key to a home’s first impression and personality. No one roof type fits every site or every client, he says, but a roof should reflect both.
“Rooflines are one of the most critical elements to a home’s personality.”
— Brian Sipes
Published in Vail Valley Home. The full article appears below.
