Hipped Dormer Vs. Gabled Dormer
Dormers reflect an architectural element featuring a window that protrudes from the roof. The protrusion is covered with the same roofing material as the rest of the building. There are several styles of dormers, including hipped and gabled, as well as shed, eyebrow and inset. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hipped Dormer
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The roof of a hipped dormer has three sides. Hipped dormers have a three-planed roof with the planes meeting at the top. Craftsman style homes commonly have hipped dormers.
Gabled Dormer
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Gabled dormers feature two-sided roofs. Another style of dormer, gabled dormers are formed by two-sided roof pieces that meet at the top. During the Tudor period in England, the gabled dormers were quite common.
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Purpose of Dormers
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Dormers add light, height and space to rooms. Along with providing visual interest to the roofline, dormers provide extra light to the interior room. A dormer can also help to add height to a small room.
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