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A mansard roof also known as a french roof is a four sided roof with a double slope on each side that meet forming a low pitched roof.
Just like the gambrel roof the mansard roof features a similar slope design on two opposite sides.
Contrasted to a common saddleback roof or hip roofing mansard roofings use significantly more attic room as a result of the almost vertical base incline.
The loft area of a mansard roof does not need to jeopardize on area and can conveniently house a bedroom if needed.
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The first slope is very much steep almost vertical.
In case of the gambrel roof there are no slopes on its remaining faces.
When choosing the covering for a newly built home people seldom think that roofs can offer more than protection of the house and its occupants from outside elements.
The area under the mansard roof which we usually call an attic offers additional living space which is very valuable in modern living and is enjoying great popularity.
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