dormers
There are several different types of dormers from which to choose. All add aesthetic value and improve lifespan and airflow to the building. In addition, they will reduce condensation to help keep the home dry and cool. A Decorative Sloped Roof Dormer provides a range of possible materials, colors, glass styles and overall appearance.
Arch Top Dormers are an attractive way to accessorize your structure. Whether they are matched with glass or vent slabs, they combine beauty with ingenuity. If your roof system has concealed issues such as mold or mildew, these structures help to control such problems. This dormer also assists in combating premature deterioration of the roof system.
Dog House Full Air Vent Dormers feature a V-shaped top that helps to accentuate the style of the house, and provides a stunning and traditional look. This graceful design maintains structural integrity, can reduce frost and help to stop dry rot.
The Dolphin Dormer features a bold and stunning design to add a striking element to your home.
Eyebrow Dormers are named after their eyebrow shaped face. They are made in house with hassle-free installation and customizable design.
Half Round Roof Dormers feature a round protruding face. Their 3-dimensional character provides greatly improved ventilation by diverting the breeze into flat planed areas.
Pyramid Copper Dormers provide a tried and true style with top of the line materials and Antebellum Roofing’s impeccable craftsmanship.
Round Top Gable Louvre Dormers are framed inserts with slanted slabs shaped in a protruding half round shape.
Triangular Gable Louvre Full Dormers feature a triangular shaped face and boast architecture similar to the Great Pyramids.
Triangular Top Louvre Full Dormers combine urbane sophistication with practicality. This prominent design is a striking and high quality design.
Eyebrow Dormers
A building “eyebrow” refers to a section of a roof that protrudes with a window or ornamental accent covered in a subtly-curved or wavy roof line. They are a type of dormer — a structural component that juts out from the slope of a roof to form an interior area of the attic that can be looked out from.
Dormers and eyebrows in particular add an enormous amount of visual interest to the face of a building. They interrupt the flow of the roof in a way that creates unique and eye-catching architectural beauty.
The Challenge of Eyebrows
Eyebrows are notoriously difficult to install because of the rounded nature of the covering roof line. Achieving an organic-looking line requires a great deal of expertise and no small amount of artisanship.
On top of the visual aspect, eyebrows can also easily become a point of structural vulnerability within an attic space. Great care must be taken to incorporate the structure of the eyebrow within the building frame so that the wall sheathing adequately seals out escaping air.
Otherwise, hot air can leak through the gap in sheathing, bringing cold air into the house and create a convection current. This phenomenon invites condensation and, subsequently, mold, mildew or rot. Furthermore, this escaping air can be a source of energy inefficiency that drives up air conditioning costs in all seasons.
Antebellum Roofworks is able to mitigate these problems thanks to our years of experience and training. All of our eyebrows are installed with the highest quality construction practices to keep your home well-insulated. The end result is an architectural accent that can stop people in their tracks with its unique characteristics.
We are one of the few roofing companies in our region that is capable of designing and installing eyebrow elements that do not compromise the structure or insulation of your home. Our project managers are skilled enough to achieve nearly any desired look with careful precision.
