Thursday, September 23, 2010

Home Styles

French Style Home:
-Steep roofs
-Luxurious
-Many Stories







Garrison Style Home:
-Cenrally positiond chimney
-Second Story overhang
-Steep roof pitch







Cape Ann Style Home:
-Chimney is centrally located
-Roof pitch apruptley changes between ridges and eaves
-House set very close to the ground





Cape Cod Style Home:
-Dormers
-Steep Roof
-1 1/2 Stories





New England Gambrel Home:
-Roof pitch is abruptly changed between the ridge and eaves
-Shorter rafters
-Chimney is on a far end of the house






Salt Box Style Home:
-Long Roofline
-Low Slanting Roof
-Large Chimney in the Center of the House







Southen Colonial Home:
-Giant portico
-Front colonnade
- Upper and Lower balconies






Split Level Home:
-Can be built on slopping lots
-Efficient use of space
-Privacy within the house







Two Story Home:
-Cheap to build
-Requires less lot size
-Cheaper Heating







Ranch Style Home:
-One Story
-Low Pitch Roof
-Wide Overhang