Does anyone know a name for a roof that steps like this?
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October 17, 2009
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The name Junction was chosen in 2008. I selected it because each home stands upon a junction of its past and future. This is where we live our lives and where the work gets done.
I learned that I have different responsibilities when I am the initiator of a project than when I am called in to address another's work. I also learned that doing my best work gives my customers real value that will save them time and money down the road.
My career as a carpenter began in 1989 when I moved into a one-room schoolhouse in Roxana, Delaware. The building was 106 years old at the time and in need of much attention. Slowly I became more and more involved with carpentry until eventually I began to earn my living working with wood. I still live in the house today.
The name Junction was chosen in 2008. I selected it because each home stands upon a junction of its past and future. This is where we live our lives and where the work gets done.
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5 comments:
No idea, looks a bit silly.
My guess would be "stepped out roof rake detail"
Never seen anything like that here in the midwest. Perhaps someone was being artistic. Is this commom in your area?
@ Concord Carpenter,
It looks especially silly isolated like this.
Thanks for your suggestions. I googled combinations and got Dave Letterman of all things but no closer to a name for this. There may be no official name.
@ Ichthus,
Hey buddy, This is not common here. It is a detail on the United State Coast Guard's Indian River Life Saving Station. I feel like I have seen it before but it may have been on other Coast Guard buildings or buildings inspired by them.
Perhaps they have an architectural historian.
You may be able to find it in here... http://www.scribd.com/doc/4768697/Dictionary-of-Architecture-and-Construction-
That's a 1100+ page book that you will likely find interesting even if you don't find what this roof is called.
It's a downloadable pdf so you can keep it around. Scribd is a good source for all sorts of books.
Thanks Anon,
I appreciate you taking your time to post this. I own this book in hardcover and work out of it often.
I was not able to find it in the book itself but PDF files ar searchable which will help a lot.
Best Regards
-B
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