Hi- hope this is the right forum to post this in... it doesn't say HVAC in the title but it's the closest mach- also posted in Appliances... We're installing a 600 CFM range hood in a one-story ranch house in southern Maine. The guy at the appliance store was saying something about "if you can afford it, get one of those chef-hat type spinning roof caps". He thought that the lower-profile ones might cause ice dams because they spit the hot air right onto the roof... and/or that snow on the shallow roof pitch (5:12) might cover and block the low-profile type. Is he being overly cautious? Clearly we want our vent to work as optimally as possible and avoid roof leaks, but we're also on a budget (and DIY.) Related question: what type of damper is best and where to install it? I have read to install it at the thermal break, i.e. at the attic insulation level. Comments on that? Thank you!! STacey

@lyfia Thank you for your input, the customer designed the plan. They are empty nesters. The morning room is intended to have a pull out sofa to be the guest area. The 2nd bedroom is their intended storage. A small sitting area in the master bedroom so they can sit to put on their socks etc. There is actually supposed to be a pocket door from the master into the bathroom which will have a roll in shower. Inspiration photo: Dining will be a banquette but we have been trying to decide if the front side of the house should be larger, just trying to downsize from their current size and trying to fit it all in. I should point out the island will actually have seating at it so it will be deeper to accommodate. We could certainly move the island in for less steps but there is the possibility of a wheelchair. Short wall along the living room will be a complete cabinetry unit and have bookcase on left, TV in the middle and desk area on the right, all nicely integrated. Inspiration photo: That back porch is to have a roof.

I don’t think this is going to happen without serious revamp of the roof . Under the gable no problem you could do a gazebo type structure , a motorized awning almost anything but the other died has no space above the windows for any thing . I think on that side umbrellas are gling to be the answer.I would probably enlarge the deck off the gabled side and build an actual gazebo type structure there and use umbrella for the rest.

Asphalt roof shingles in an architectural shingle will be $$$ and last you 30 years. Concealed fastener Kynar painted aluminum roofing will be $$$$ but should last you 50 plus years. It will depend on the house style and your budget. Not all roofing is the perfect fit for every house. You are asking to vague a question to answer with a blanket answer.