ROOF STYLES
FANLIGHT
Roof with parapet imitating classical formandmoving away frombuilding designs with a steep pitched roof, designers began hiding the roof with a parapet.
A fanlight is the arched window found above a Georgian door, which would shed extra daylight into the hallway.
PALLADIANWINDOW
This was an essential ingredient for most neoclassical buildings. A window in three parts, with the central light rising taller to be rounded off in an arch and the two side lights flanked by pilasters.
WINDOWS
Small and six-paned towards the top of the property, while there are larger nine or even twelve panel windows on the main floors. The importance of a roomwas indicated by the size of its windows.
MANSARDROOF
Introduced in the late 18th century, this roof has four sloping sides, each of which becomes much steeper midway down. These were tall and spacious, and allowed owners of buildings to gain an extra floor without really looking like they’d done so.
GREEKMOTIFS
In true Neoclassical style, Greek motif designs would be introduced.
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