Identify type of roof and rain removal systems:

— ceramic tile on main house
— protective guards on rain gutters, etc.

Roofing materials come in asphalt and fiberglass shingles, cedar shakes, tile, slate and other more expensive materials.

You may consider adding a solar panel or other alternative energy systems:

view center: alternative energy

Rain removal systems include gutters, down spouts, and underground piping that channels the water to respective areas.

Visit our Home Product Gallery for complete information on roofing and rain removal systems:

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Check framing building codes:

check this online building code guide: http://www.codecheck.com

From howstuffworks.com:
about building the roof

Getting Started:

Step 1: develop the plan
take a completed draft of the spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a home building plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.

use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project to contractors


Step 2: get required building permits
It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.

• all about permits
  
• lookup your local government for permit information
  
  

Step 3: find pre-screened contractors and
other service providers:

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