Gambrel Roofs Set Dutch Colonial Revivals Apart
Early Dutch settlers on the East Coast of the U.S. birthed this architectural style, but its popularity has spread across the country
Dutch colonial revival–style homes swept the United States during the first half of the 20th century. A subtype of colonial revival, Dutch colonial revival–style residences feature many of the same elements, such as symmetrical facades, wood siding, double-hung multipaned windows, a centered entryway and dormers. However, these homes also feature a prominent gambrel roof that makes them unique and sets them apart from the colonial revival pack.
A gambrel is typically a symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes on either side of the central ridge beam. The upper slope is positioned at a shallow gable-like angle, while the lower slope is much steeper. Its three great advantages are maximized headroom, longevity and uniqueness, as the gambrel is the distinguishing Dutch colonial revival characteristic.
A gambrel is typically a symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes on either side of the central ridge beam. The upper slope is positioned at a shallow gable-like angle, while the lower slope is much steeper. Its three great advantages are maximized headroom, longevity and uniqueness, as the gambrel is the distinguishing Dutch colonial revival characteristic.
The symmetrical front facade gives this home the formal and balanced appearance all colonial revivals are known for, while the gambrel detailing sets it apart as a Dutch colonial.
The portico, clapboard siding, gambrel roof and double-hung, multipaned windows are all Dutch colonial revival characteristics.
This Dutch colonial revival home features a gambrel roof; the roof of the mini kick-out addition mirrors the main one.
Inside the gambrel of a Dutch colonial revival, you can see how the four slopes are split symmetrically down the middle of the central ridge beam.
With its flared eaves, the gambrel roof is the distinguishing feature of this Dutch colonial home in Seattle.
Together, timber squared columns and a stone knee wall create a stately Dutch colonial full-width front porch.
Diagonal cross balustrades are perfectly suited for a traditional Dutch colonial. Here they help enclose a screened-in porch.
The wood shingle roof, brick chimney, clapboard siding and entry portico all contribute to this home's colonial revival charm, while its gambrel profile delineates it as a Dutch colonial revival.