Definition

1. 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

1. a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge