Cone Roof
Shaped just like it sounds, this roof has a point to make
A cone, or conical, roof is in the shape of a cone, set on top of a structure that is cylindrical. The sides of the roof can curve or be flat. Cone roofs are popular in Queen Anne–style homes.
These are also cone roofs, but because the towers below have eight sides, the roofs have flat panels.
A metal cone roof has many panels in order to give it a rounded appearance.
This cone roof has two tiers and is topped with a weather vane.
A second-story balcony gets a shingled cone roof. Shingles work well for curved surfaces.
Many tall and narrow windows need to be used when working with curved walls.
A Tudor-style home gets an eight-sided cone roof.
This cone roof is extruded from the gabled roof, making for very interesting framing.
A metal cap sits on top of this slate cone roof. The slate was too rigid for the sharp curves of the cone's peak.
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