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Old 10/9/06, 3:32 AM
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Default What type of roof would you call this

Sort of like a shed roof but not quite. Two story with 10/12 on one side, 6/12 on other side overlooking the lake. What would you call it?




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Looks like a "Saltbox"
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Old 10/9/06, 5:20 AM
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Default Re: What type of roof would you call this

I was leaning that way except the one side was so steep, I wasn't sure. Any others?

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Old 10/9/06, 6:56 AM
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Default Re: What type of roof would you call this

I don't think an entire roof style changes due to slope except when a gable turns into an A-frame and this is an architectural structure style change not an altered roof system.

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Or make your own name up. "Lakeview" roof
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Old 10/9/06, 11:30 AM
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Default Re: What type of roof would you call this

If you google "saltbox" you get a roof type that look like shawn's post and the roof you describe. I'm 30 years a carpenter and I had to look it up. I'd probably write it up as a ...Gable roof with unequal pitches".
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Default Re: What type of roof would you call this

I think Kenton is on the right track here. I would call it a modified gable roof.

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