Gable Roof
Sloping sides meet to form a ridge
Gambrel Roof
Typical "Barn" style roof. Lower level is a steeper pitch while higher level is slightly less. Only on 2 sides
Hip Roof
Similar to gable roof but with 4 surfaces. Intersecting surfaces are called hips
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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