Roof Synergy

When building your own shed, you have several shed roofing options. The type of roof you select for your shed is something that should be considered thoroughly. Common options for shed roofing include the Pent, Salt Box, Hipped, Gable and Gambrel styles. Less rarely you will find Flat or Mansard styles.

The Pent style shed roof is a good option for sheds placed against another building or a fence. The roof is lower in the back of the shed and higher at the front, directing any moisture away from the doorway. The front overhang offers protection from any precipitation. Pent roofs are sometimes referred to as shed or lean to roofs.
The Hipped style is a combination of two triangular sections and two trapezoid sections. The design allows for slopes on all sides of the roof, protecting the shed's roof from damage due to weight of standing water, snow or ice. Due to strong internal bracing, this style of roofing is less likely to be torn off, making it a good option for locations that face strong winds or hurricanes. Variations of the hipped style include Cross Hipped or Pyramidal.

I haven't seen many people concerned about sheds. Perhaps this is because normally the contents of a shed are much less valuable (and often less important) than the contents of an actual home.