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Old slang mansard roof.
It forms a low pitch and mostly known as a curb roof.
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The concept of this roof is said to be originated in the 16th century.
A four sided or french roof with double slopes on each side is called a mansard roof.
Noun also called mansard roof.
The house is a second empire style and has a mansard roof with seven dormer windows.
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A hip roof each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part compare french roof.
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However they gained popularity in the 17th century by francois mansart.
The emblem of the style is the distinctive mansard roof a device attributed to the 17th century french architect francois mansart 1598 1666.
A mansard or mansard roof also called a french roof or curb 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.