A nineteenth-century-style house whose main and distinguishing characteristic is its unique roof design, featuring a gently sloping mansard roof topped with an invisible hip roof section and multiple dormers.
A gambrel roof is a type of roofing architecture featuring two slopes on either side where the lower slope is notably steeper than the upper, flatter sections, commonly found in barn houses, colonial buildings, and Dutch-influenced homes.
A hip roof, also known as hipped roof, is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, typically with a fairly gentle slope.
A Mansard roof, also known as a French roof or curb roof, is a type of architectural design that features two slopes on all four sides of the roof, with the lower slope being significantly steeper than the upper.
In real estate, pitch primarily refers to the slope or angle of a roof, which can greatly influence the property's design, function, and appeal. 'Pitch' can also denote a thick black substance used in construction and maintenance, such as driveway pavement or roof patching.
