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A mansard roof features a distinctive design characterized by two slopes on each of its sides, with the lower slope being steeper and the upper slope typically more shallow or flat. This style creates an additional usable space in the attic or upper level, often allowing for dormer windows. The roof's shape resembles a trapezoid, giving it a unique silhouette that can add elegance to a building's architecture. Mansard roofs are commonly associated with French architecture and are often seen in Second Empire style buildings.
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What is a four sided roof?
it is called a 'mansard' see http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mansard+roof
Is a Mansard roof difficult to install?
A mansard roof is difficult to install due to its shape and structure. What makes a mansard roof so difficult to install is that there are 4 sides all of which have different slopes.
Is the space under the mansard roof an attic or another story?
All the neo-mansard styles( 1960-1970) I have seen had a second story inside the roof . Victorian era (second empire) houses may be different; I have never been inside one. However, I believe that the definition of mansard is a raised roof with flat sides to accommodate an additional story. -Sarah All the neo-mansard styles( 1960-1970) I have seen had a second story inside the roof . Victorian era (second empire) houses may be different; I have never been inside one. However, I believe that the definition of mansard is a raised roof with flat sides to accommodate an additional story. -Sarah
What was Vampire Weekend's debut single?
"Mansard roof" from the title album in 2007.
What do you call a four sided roof?
A mansard - it is explained in Wikipedia Regards Eskimo Rabbit
The sketches of different roofing?
The various forms of roofing include the Mansard roof, Gambrel, Saltbox, hip roof, and many others.
Is a gambrel roof a barn roof?
Gambrels are often a roof found on barns, sheds, and sometimes residential structures. Thereof, where are gambrel roofs most common? The gambrel roof style buildings are usually found throughout the country on agricultural buildings such as barns, but they can also be found on Dutch and Colonial style homes. Our gambrel roof was made by Renco Roofing and it has been protecting our barn for more than a decade now.
How does one determine the square ft of a mansard roof if you only have the length width and height of the enclosure?
With the available information, you cannot. You also need the pitch or the height of the roof above the height of the enclosure.
When was Claude Mansard born?
Claude Mansard was born on September 20, 1922, in Paris, France.
What are the release dates for The Mansard Mystery - 1916?
The Mansard Mystery - 1916 was released on: USA: 1 December 1916
What does a copper ridge cap for a wood shingle roof look like?
Copperridges.com
There are different types of roofing structure what are they?
The different types of roofing structures include the Mansard roof, Gambrel, Saltbox, Hip roof, flat roof, Cross Gabled roof, and many others.
