Smaller cars also have curved roofs to help with aerodynamics, but SUV roofs are flat so that luggage can be stored on top.

The ridges or dams trap water behind them, higher up toward the roof ridge. What Causes Ice Dams? Ice damming on a roof is part of a melt-freeze cycle that may take days to completely form: ...

Debuting at CES 2025, Jackery’s curved solar roof tiles come in terracotta or obsidian, designed to match some of the most common house styles in the country.

Its large curved roof recalls the hip-and-gable roof of the original temple, which is a common feature of palaces, shrines, pavilions and other buildings with official functions throughout East Asia.

Smaller cars also have curved roofs to help with aerodynamics, but SUV roofs are flat so that luggage can be stored on top. This is where an SUV's stamped metal ridges come into play.