Doors
T/F a pocket door slides on a track against the wall when opened.
F
Name the difference between a single-hung and a double-hung window
single hung the bottom sash raises up to open the window and in a double hung the bottom sash raises up and the top sash lowers down
What types of roofs are more expensive in the beginning but last longer than shingles and allow for a lower pitch or flat roof?
Metal
What style home is a two-story design with a single-story add-on along the back. The roofline is brought down to cover the added rooms
Saltbox
In order for a room to qualify as a bedroom there must be a window and a ____________
Closet
What is the name of the style of door that has two doors that slide behind one another?
Sliding
Bay windows are 3 sectioned windows where the center section is arched and larger than the two side sections
F, that is a palladian style window
This type of roof has 2 slopes on each side
Gambrel
What type of exterior do Spanish Style homes typically have?
Stucco
_________ style roof forms a triangle
Gable
What type of door has slates in it to allow for ventilation?
Louvered
What are clearstory windows?
Windows above eye level, allow for light without risking privacy
What is a Mansard Roof?
a combination of a hip and gambrel roof, the roof appears to cover the walls of the structure
This type of home has exposed rafters, gable roofs, and porches with thick or tapered columns
Craftsman
_________ roofs slope to one side and are often used on a porch or deck that stands outside the main house structure
Shed
Name 3 types of doors that are typically on closets
Bi-fold, Barn, Sliding, or Pocket
What is an egress window?
windows that provide an emergency way to exit the dwelling
What is a disadvantage of a flat roof?
The roof has no slope so water and snow can sit on the roof for long periods of time, causing leaks
Name 3 identifying features on a Victorian-style home
irregular steep roof, decorative wood shingles for siding, wraparound porches, circular towers, gingerbread detailing
T/F clay tiles are used in cold climates to help with snow
F
A door that has hinges and is divided into different sections is called what?
Paneled
Name 3 functions of windows
light, ventilation & air movement, means of egress (in case of an emergency), to add style
What two roof styles are seen on Mid-Century Modern Roofs?
Flat and/or Shed
Name 3 identifying features of Cape Cod Style Homes
gable roof, chimney in the center, rectangular design, front door in the center of the home, windows on each side of the front door
The type and placement of windows often gives a hint as to which _____________ the house is
Architectural Type