Gamble Roof-
The triangular section of a wass formed bu the end of a poited roof.
Gambrel Roof-
A roof with two slopes on each side, the loower slope having teh steeper pitch.
Saltbox
Pitched roof that slopes down to the back
Mansard
Same as gambrel but lower and upper levels are on all four sides
Bay Window
A set of windows that protrudes out from a wall. The window moves away from the wall to provide more light and a wider view.
Casement Window
A window that opens by swinging inward or outward much like a door
Clapboard
Long narrow boards overlapped to cover outer walls
Dormer
The setting for a vertical window on a roof
Eaves
The prortion of a roof that projects beyond a wall
Fanlight
A semicircular or arched window above a door
Palladian Window
A three part window with a large arched center and flanking rectangular sidelights
Pediment
A triangular crown used over doorrs, windows, or porches
Portico
A porch usually with a pedimented roof supported by classical columns or pillars
Rafter
A roof beam sloping from the ridge to the wall
Sidelights
Windows on either side of a door
Turrets
A small tower, often at the corner of a building
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