curb roof
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Definition
- Noun:
- A roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge: A curb roof is a type of roof design where each side of the central ridge has two distinct sections with different angles of slope, creating a broken or multi-sloped profile.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The historic building features a classic curb roof, which is common in Dutch Colonial architecture.
- They chose a curb roof design for the new house to provide more attic space and a distinctive appearance.
Advanced Usage
- Architectural Context: The term is used primarily in architecture and construction to describe a specific roof shape. The lower slope is typically steeper than the upper slope.
- The architect specified a curb roof to allow for dormer windows on the steeper lower section.
Variants and Related Words
- Gambrel roof: A specific, common type of curb roof with two symmetrical slopes on each side, often associated with barns and Dutch Colonial houses.
- While all gambrel roofs are curb roofs, not all curb roofs are gambrel roofs, as the slopes may not be symmetrical.
- Mansard roof: A related roof style with two slopes on all four sides, creating a flat top. It is a form of curb roof but is specifically named for its French architectural style.
Synonyms
- Broken-roof: A less common synonym emphasizing the change in slope angle.
- Double-pitched roof: A descriptive synonym highlighting the two distinct slopes on each side.
Related Terms
- Roof pitch: The steepness or angle of a roof slope.
- Ridge: The horizontal line at the top of a roof where two sloping sides meet.
Noun
- a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge