Roof Styles…
Name That Roof Style… *Roofs with sloping ends and sides. Used on various housing styles. Type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls House with no gables Hip Roof
Designed by French architect, Mansard. Has two slopes on all sides, with the lower slope being steep and the upper slope almost flat. Designed by French architect, Mansard. Called a French roof Dormers often project from the steeply pitched part of the roof. Mansard Roof characterized by two slopes on each of its sides with the lower slope, punctured by dormer windows, at a steeper angle than the upper
Any disadvantages to this style of roof? Flat Roof As I see it flat roof can be of little use and more problematic because its only useful for utilizing space of roof other wise it has lots of problems attached to it.I will discuss some disadvantages below. Waterproofing must and complex in flat roofs. It is must because water does not slide from flat roofs and it stays on the roof which weakens the material of the roof and most probably result in leakage of roof in rainy season. Drainage is not automatic in flat roof cause if the sides are totally closed of the roof and water will stay on top of the roof which can damage the roof and even the walls if the walls are nearly built.
Has two slopes on each side, the upper slope being flatter than the lower slope. Allowed interior space for full-sized upstairs rooms in this Cape Cod style house. Gambrel Roof
A two sided roof with a steep angle. It has this name because it forms triangular end walls. Gable Roof
Architectural Elements
Architectural Elements A semi-circular, round or oval window with fan-shaped panes of glass. Often found above the door or in the pediment. Found in Adam style houses (1780-1820). Pg. 128 Homes Text Fan Light
Triangular or arched decoration at the top of an exterior door. Popular in Georgian styles homes. The Georgian style was the first in this country with major emphasis on decorative elements. (pg. 127 Homes Text) Pediment
A tall, open porch supported by columns, over the front entrance. Usually topped by a triangular pediment. Portico
Decorative flattened columns Common on Georgian style homes. Pg. 127 Homes Text Pilaster
Lacy looking cutout wood trim Found on Victorian homes Gingerbread Trim
Structures projecting through a steeply sloping roof. Used to add light to colonial homes. Dormers
Although small, the Salt Box house was built for expansion. As families grew, an extension built at right angles to the length of the structure was added. Ell/lean-to
Boards with one edge thicker than the other that are laid in overlapping rows to protect the walls from the elements. (pg. 112 – Homes Text) Clapboards
Commonly found on Victorian style homes. Turret/Circular tower Turret- torre