So much can happen on an exterior...trim, exposed rafters, doors, windows, siding, stone, brick, stucco, roofing, gutters and downspouts....hire an architect or a design/build firm to help answer these questions prior to building....like hiring an interior designer for help with furniture, these professionals will help decide the style of the exterior of the house and how that style interacts with the function of the house.

A good general contractor or carpenter should have no problem in looking at your roof and determining how to fix it. roofers sometimes only are knowledgeable about roof materials, installation, flashing etc.

Hi Rahul Satija To answer your question, regarding which material to use for the outsides of your home Terracotta Brick - unless you have used bricks that are meant to be left exposed, ordinary bricks will take in a lot of water and leave the walls damp, and hence not a great idea. You could ofcourse cover it with a veneer of brick cladding but that is something we would not propose. Between wooden cladding and paint, it frankly depends completely on your budget. Wooden cladding looks extremely good but is quite pricey. Our suggestion would be to paint the majority of the home, with highlights in parts in wooden cladding.

Shailesh, Although it is NOT a recommended thing to do but should you install a gympsum board under a water exposed area - Please ensure that 1- The cement board slope is tested for leakages and painted with waterproof lining. 2- Use only Gyproc Glassroc H board for false ceiling 3 - It will be better to use Water proof Grid Ceiling than a regular ceiling for future maintenance and repairs. As there are many finer details, please get it done under supervision of a trained professional. Thanks, Nitin