Deck Roof: Advantages: Disadvantages: Most Commonly Located Used for their stability and their practicality Great look for any ranch homes Great for cottages More aerodynamic and preforms better in windstorms Allows for a reduced risk of structural damage Popular look Disadvantages: Costs is higher than other roof types Time consuming to make Most Commonly Located Deck Roofs are most commonly found on ranch homes and cottages so accentuate a more horizontal look on the house. They are also found on top of some old churches.