Victorian Roof Shapes

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Victorian roof shapes.

The gable is the triangular siding area formed by the shape of the roof. Historically also called a compass roof. Asphalt shingles can also come in varying shapes and sizes for added victorian appeal and durability. Complex roof lines became the rage as architects worked to create designs that would pull the eye to the top of the house.

While asphalt roofs weren t used during the victorian period they can be made to resemble victorian style roofing such as wood shakes or slate. Front gable roofs have the gable in the front of the house. Onion dome or rather an imperial roof. A knockout roof is truly a fitting cap to your restoration particularly of a victorian house.

Conical roof or cone roof. The gables on this house face the sides so the slope of the roof is in the front and back. Whatever the roofing material you can add a little or a lot of interest. Circular bell roof bell shaped ogee philibert de l orme roof.

New siding materials and ornate trim pieces gave way to fancier home designs. Illustrations of common and simple roof shapes. De l orme also used bow roofs see below. Victorian home floor plans.

Take chimney pots for example which have been common in britain and europe and are catching on here. The most popular roof style may be the side gable because it s one of the easiest to build. Carved brackets at the eaves were common. For example asphalt shingles can come in scallop diamond and zig zag shapes.

Roof shapes became steeper in victorian homes.