A mansard or mansard roof is a four sided gambrel style hip roof characterized by two slopes on each of its sides with the lower slope punctured by dormer windows at a steeper angle than the upper.
Interior of a mansard roof.
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With the mansard roof the existing walls are angled on the interior which makes placing furniture within complex.
It forms a low pitch and mostly known as a curb roof.
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The area under the mansard roof which we usually call an attic offers additional living space which is very valuable in modern living and is enjoying great popularity.
Mansard roof interior design mansard roof as gathering room.
However they gained popularity in the 17th century by francois mansart.
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You can also build a bedroom in your mansard house.
Attic renovations are a great way to transform an old cluttered attic into a functional space and in modern architecture this idea is especially popular for spacious and bright lofts.
The concept of this roof is said to be originated in the 16th century.
Decorating left over space from mansard dome can be as any room you would like.
Mansard space as bedroom.
The mansard roof is a combination of gambrel and hip roof.
A four sided or french roof with double slopes on each side is called a mansard roof.
Mid century modern home with a new second story addition over the existing home.