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Home Improvement Ideas: The Roof

Roof of Raised Ranch House

Change the Roof?

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In spite of the problems, Abby and Michael knew there was hope for their rundown Raised Ranch. Sure, it was ordinary (Ugly! according to Abby) but it had potential. They began to list ideas.

Roof Ideas

  • Change the entire profile of the house by raising the roof
  • Add gabled dormers
  • Consider cathedral ceilings and skylights

    More About Roofs

  • Metal Roofing
  • Asphalt Shingle Roofing
  • Slate Roofing

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