American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated GlossaryVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 - 270 pages |
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Page 40
... upper portion . The roof slopes on both sides of a gambrel have two different pitches , and specific roof designs depend on the re- lationship between the upper and lower roofs . In the New England type , the upper slopes are steeper ...
... upper portion . The roof slopes on both sides of a gambrel have two different pitches , and specific roof designs depend on the re- lationship between the upper and lower roofs . In the New England type , the upper slopes are steeper ...
Page 66
... upper - story room so as to utilize the space better . They can also be used to project a single - story house into a story and a half , especially if they cover most of the width of the roof . Dormers are integrated into a building's ...
... upper - story room so as to utilize the space better . They can also be used to project a single - story house into a story and a half , especially if they cover most of the width of the roof . Dormers are integrated into a building's ...
Page 233
... upper level with a three- sided oriel window . There were other variations in the window treatment on the second floor , but most motifs in- volved replacing the sash windows with an alternative form . These developments evolved the ...
... upper level with a three- sided oriel window . There were other variations in the window treatment on the second floor , but most motifs in- volved replacing the sash windows with an alternative form . These developments evolved the ...
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