Definitions for "Mansard"
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a roof with a double slope in which the top part is shallower.
An exterior roof and facade that enhances a building. This may extend over an entrance or walkway for the protection of people and/or merchandise.
A roof type with two slopes on each of the four sides, the lower slope being steeper than the other; capped off with a cupola, typically Victorian.
A roof having a double slope on all four sides, the lower slope being much steeper. In rowhouse design, a double-sloped roof on the building front, below a flat roof.
A roof built at two pitches, the steeper pitch commencing at the eaves and the flatter pitch finishing at the ridge.
The decorative roof trim around the perimeter of a modular building designed to give the appearance of a commercial structure.
a double-sloped roof, the lower portion being longer and steeper than the upper. It is named for the French architect Francois Mansart and was a major device of the Second Empire style.
a hip roof having two slopes on each side
(of a roof) having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper; "the story formed by a mansard roof is usually called the garret"
a roof projection that hides the roof slope
A type of roof in which a steep pitch is used in the lower portion to provide an area of dormer windows. Derived from the name of the French architect Francois Mansart.
An awning style which is triangular in shape and resembles a roof line.
A roof design with a nearly vertical roof plane that ties into a roof plane of less slope at its peak.
adj. A style of roof with two slopes on each of its four sides, with the lower roof being much steeper, that allows for maximum space in the attic of a building.
A roof with a steep slope and flat top, usually clad in slate and pierced by dormer windows. Named for French architect François Mansart, who popularized its use.
A roof with two slopes on all sides, the lower slope being nearly vertical and the upper slope nearly horizontal.
a decorative steep-sloped roof on the perimeter of a building.
A roof Dormer conversion with a sloping front of 70° which can take either roof lights in the slope of the new roof or new vertical windows. It can have brick cheeks to keep in character with the property.
(1) A steep-sloped roof located at the perimeter of a building and usually used for decorative purposes. (2) The upper story formed by the lower slope of a mansard roof.
A sloped facade.
roof This roof is flat on top, sloping steeply down on all four sides, thus appearing to sheath the entire top story of a house or other building.
A tilted fascia system mounted to the roof, outside the steel line, and above the roof line to form a decorative fascia appearance and hide the roof line.