1800 Victorian Roofs

Because slate was available in different colors red green purple and blue gray it was an effective material for decorative patterns on many 19th century roofs gothic and mansard styles.

1800 victorian roofs. Consider the simple steep late medieval roof of early america as it fades into the softer lines of the federal era s dignified gabled roof then onward to the haughty double sloped second empire style mansard with multiple dormers. Heather little ltd. Early victorian butterfly roofs. New york state historic trust.

The types of roofs that people used during the 1800s depended on the accessibility to resources the architectural tastes of the homeowners and climate. Parapet roofs are similar but with the main gutter running directly behind the front wall. On many victorian country houses the practice of wood shingling survived the technological advances of metal roofing in the 19th century and near the turn of the century enjoyed a full revival in its namesake the shingle style. Builders added spindles or gothic windows to simple square and l shaped buildings.

Folk victorian is a generic vernacular victorian style. North america 3205 14th avenue markham on l3r 0h1 toll free. These are m shaped with a valley gutter running down the middle. Slate was popular for its durability fireproof qualities and aesthetic potential.

Some early victorian townhouses with elegant georgian style façades conceal butterfly roofs nestling behind parapet walls. Nineteenth century tin roofing and its use at hyde hall. A creative carpenter with a newly invented jigsaw may have created complicated trim but look beyond the fancy dressing and you ll see a no nonsense farmhouse right there beyond the architectural detail. Classic postcard view of famous painted ladies a row of colorful victorian houses located near scenic alamo square on a beautiful sunny day with blu.

You desperately need to replace your roof. But not just any roofing material will do for a victorian house.