From Gabled to Gambrel: Unleash Your Creativity with These Roof Designs
Whether the plan calls for a gable or a gambrel, the roof carries more weight than it gets credit for. The form sets the silhouette, but the material decides how it reads up close: the texture, the shadow lines, and the way it weathers. e-architect notes that newer roofing materials reflect a broader shift toward sustainability in contemporary residential design. A roof is also one of the longest-lived decisions on a project, and one of the hardest to revisit, so it helps to look past appearance when comparing options. Testing information and detail drawings show how a product is meant to perform once it's installed, and some of the manufacturers below publish both alongside their CAD files.
From shake and slate to steel and tile, these manufacturers have the files you need to get specifying faster — DaVinci Roofscapes, EDCO Products, Crown Roof Tiles, and Enviroshake.
DaVinci Roofscapes brings the timeless appeal of slate and cedar shake to composite roofing. Founded in 1999 and based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company has built its name on recreating natural roofing styles with materials designed to handle changing weather conditions. It is now part of the Westlake family.
Composite Slate and Shake Roofing Products
Multi-Width Shake
Select Shake
Single Width Slate
Metal Panels Inc. manufactures metal roofing and siding panels, custom trim, and building components for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects. With a wide selection of panel profiles, colors, and finishes, including curved panels, the company offers versatile solutions designed for durability and design flexibility. Founded in 2001, MPI operates manufacturing facilities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Kansas City, Kansas.
Steel Roofing
FF1 Panel
SL15 Snaplock
SL175 Panel
From traditional roof profiles to versatile design options, Crown Roof Tiles offers concrete roofing products that combine lasting performance with timeless appeal. With production facilities in Texas and Florida, the company serves customers across the United States and international markets.
Roofing Products and Solutions
Florida Signature - Sanibel
Texas Signature - Mediterranean
Texas Signature - Windsor
Enviroshake began in 1998 with a mission to rethink conventional roofing. Today, its composite product line includes shake, shingle, and slate styles inspired by natural cedar and stone. Beyond roofing applications, its products are also approved for siding, offering more ways to carry a consistent exterior look across a building.
Composite Roofing
Enviroshake
Enviroshingle
Enviroslate
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