The more you know about historic architectural styles, the easier it is to “read” a house to estimate its age and history of alterations. Among the most important character-defining features that help in identifying a building’s period and style are roof forms.
While some roof forms, such as the Side-Gable roof, are common to many styles, others are closely identified with specific styles, like the Mansard roof that is the most characteristic feature of the Second Empire style.
This drawing from Chapter 10 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” is accompanied by a detailed chart identifying the architectural styles each roof form is found with, both commonly and less commonly.
This is one of the more than 2000 photos and drawings used to clearly illustrate the text in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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