At Dencroft Garages, we sell a lot of pent roof garages to homeowners in Yorkshire and the surrounding region. Although we know how popular they are and how beneficial they can be to homeowners, pent-roof garages still have a stigma attached to them that they aren’t practical and will end up costing homeowners more money if something goes wrong.
In light of that, we have listed some of the main pros of pent-roof garages to help break the stigma.
What is a pent roof?
Also known as a mono-pitched roof, shed roof or lean-to roof, a pent roof is often thought of as a flat roof, but it’s actually a single-sloped roof. The slope allows water to fall gradually from the roof surface, preventing major flooding or damage to your garage roof.
What is an apex roof?
In contrast, an apex roof has two slopes on either side of the roof that meet in the middle like an ‘A’ shape. The extra height of an apex roof is useful if you’re storing taller tools or you plan to work inside your garage and need extra headroom.
Why choose a pent roof over an apex roof?
While both can be great roofing for your garage and there are a number of factors that may influence your decision, we wanted to explore some of the benefits of a pent roof that you may not know about.
- Pent roofs are considered one of the most energy-efficient options for garages according to Energy Star.
- Single-slope roofs are proving trendier with more modern homes opting for a pent roof rather than an apex garage roof.
- If you’re limited on space, flat roof garages can be created into an additional outdoor living space, with many people adding grass, soil and plants for a garden area – which is perfect if you live in an urban area
- Pent roofs can now be sealed to avoid leaks – which is what they are notoriously known for creating
Our pent roof garages are ideal for homeowners in Yorkshire looking for an affordable and modern addition to their homes. All of our pent roofs have drains installed from the front to the rear to offer a practical solution to drainage and come in the form of both single and double garages.
If you are based in Batley, Huddersfield, Wakefield or the surrounding Yorkshire area and you are looking for more information on pent roof garages, please get in touch with our team on 0800 118 2547.