double L stair
Uses two landings and uses two turns also is very exspensive to build
L stair
Use one landing, typicly used when space isnt avalible.
straight run
This stair takes up the most space and is the least expensive and it is the most cominly used.
u stairs
The u stairs is one of the other most commonly used and it uses one landing also comes in wide and narror u .
winder stairs
No landing , pie shaped steps make it very dangerous set of stairs.
spiral stairs
Used where it is availible , they are gaining popularity because of less space used.
circular
Usually not used in houses, very exspensive because are made custom are irregular and take up space.
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Gable roof
1. Cheapest roof to build
2. Efficently sheds water
Hipped roof
1. Much like the gable style roof
2. Used in high wind areas
Mansard roof
1.Often built with dormers attached
2.High roof often gives room for another floor
Salt Box Roof
1. Often 1 1/2 stories not a full 2
2. Usually found on the east cost
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A-frame roof
the A-frame provides wall and roof irst used in colder places and as a cottage
flat roof
most cheapest roof
over hang mostly used on sheds and garages
Butter fly roof
provides most light for house
not used in cold regions
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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