On Apr 13, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Rush wrote:
>
> I'd bet you've all seen barns and sheds where the gambrel roof was
> aesthetically unpleasing. Since we started designing this, I've
> noticed
> many that are too squat or the upper segment was too wide. In CAD
> we can
> push and pull the roof rafters any which way we want. So have you ever
> seen any discussion of gambrel roof aesthetics? We'd like to get the
> proportions right. We live near an upscale neighborhood and wouldn't
> want to offend. :P
>
This won't be much help, but it may plant a seed. I don't like
Gambrels at all, but I imagine if I had to design one, I'd start with
putting a 90 degree gable on top of a Mansard.
I am, however, in full support of the 1/4 circle Amityville Horror
windows in the gable end ;-)
jim
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