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What is an apex roof?

An apex roof has two slopes, which both meet in the middle - the highest point of the roof. Having the two slopes makes it easy for water to run straight off the roof, meaning less chance of water damage. A pent roof has one sloping side only.

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What is a Pent Roof? - Pent vs Apex

Looking at purchasing a garden building, and can’t decide between a pent roof or an apex roof? To ensure that you make the right choice we are going to run you through both roof styles that can feature on log cabins, garages, sheds and summer houses. Visually you can see what the main difference is between an apex and a pent roof.

What is an Apex Roof?

An apex roof has two slopes, which both meet in the middle - the highest point of the roof. Having the two slopes makes it easy for water to run straight off the roof, meaning less chance of water damage.

What is a Pent roof?

A pent roof has one sloping side only. The front of the timber building is most commonly the side with the highest point of the pent roof and it then descends to the back.

Location

You want to consider where you are going to be putting your garden building, because if you are locating it less than 2m’s away from the boundary, the overall height must not exceed 2.5m. Luckily, the majority of our garden buildings are less than 2.5m. Pent roof garden rooms are a lot more compact, and sit better where there are a lot of trees, against a wall or fence. As pent roof buildings tuck away easier, you will gain a bit more space in the garden, especially if it is on the smaller side. With an apex roof, you need a space where the building can stand tall and proud. As this roof style offers height, it isn’t as easy to hide away.

Storage or Entertainment?

When deciding on your roof style, you will also want to consider what you will be using your garden building for. If you are looking at a log cabin to host your garden parties in, or to gather your friends and family, an apex roof might be better as it will give you more height. However, pent or modern style roof log cabins are popular as they can suit a more modern garden design. If you are deciding on a roof style for your shed, a pent roof shed may be suitable for a storage shed. Pent roof sheds can fit neatly into an awkward corner at the side of your house, or tuck away easily.

Personal Preference

After considering all these factors, you want to ask yourself what style do you prefer - modern or traditional? The chalet-style roof is definitely a lot more classic, whereas the pent roof is more modern and very stylish.

Discover our Log Cabins product range today!

Now, what style of roof is for you?

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What is the orange cable in my yard?

The line is known as a drop. Temporary drops are typically orange. Techs will sometime run temporary drops so customers don't need to wait for service. The drops are not dangerous to touch, so if you need to move the drop it's fine to do so.

forums.xfinity.com - ANSWERED: Got an Xfinity orange cable in your yard?

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Don't panic! A crazed Comcast technician hasn't lost his/her marbles. The line is known as a drop. Temporary drops are typically orange. Techs will sometime run temporary drops so customers don't need to wait for service. The drops are not dangerous to touch, so if you need to move the drop it's fine to do so. Temporary drops are usually buried by a special crew within 10 business days. The process may take longer in some cases, but it shouldn't be very much longer than a few weeks. If the ground is frozen where you live, Comcast won't be able to bury the drop until spring. The actual process of getting the drop buried will very by state. In some regions the crew will just lift up your sod, place the cable underneath and replace the sod. Other installations can be more complicated. For instance, if the crew needs to run your drop under a sidewalk or driveway. You may see flags and paint in your yard before the drop burial, those indicators are required by law so the bury crew does not come in contact with other underground utilities. There is no cost to you to replace/bury a drop and your yard will be restored to its original state once the drop is buried. Occasionally there is a mix up and Comcast forgets to bury the drop. If this has happened to you, please post in the Customer Service forum. Title your post "There is an orange cable in my yard" or maybe "Please bury my drop". An actual Comcast employee will give you individual attention and make sure your drop gets buried.

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