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mansard roof
a roof with two slopes on each side, the lower steeper
In more detail
a sloped roof with two different angles on each side, with the lower slope being much steeper, creating extra room inside the building
Examples
- The historic apartment building had a distinctive mansard roof with small windows on the upper steep section.
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