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8 Cards in this Set
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The long, low roofline which gently slopes from roof peak to eaves helps to combat bitter winter winds. The name of this house style is derived from containers use for food storage.
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Salt Box
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This house style has a large, centrally located chimney and a gambrel roof. The attic may be converted to living or sleeping space.
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Cape Ann
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These homes vary in design and use of materials. Some borrow ideas from past designs while others are completely innovative. Plans are designed to please the homeowner.
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Contemplary
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An Unique feature of this house is the overhanging second story. This style also has a steep pitched roof and narrow siding.
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Garrison
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The name of this house style came from one of its features. It is found in most sections of the country. Two advantages of this style include usable space as a result of the roof design and shorter rafters.
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New England Gambrel
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Ornate woodwork, iron trim, three-story chimneys, upper and lower balconies, large columns and porticoes and some unique features of these elegant homes.
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Southern Colonial
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The feautures of this popular house style include a gable roof with the top of the windows near the roofline, a central chimney, and shutters on the windows.
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Cape Cod
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A low-pitched roof with gables and overhanging eaves is characteristic of this one-story home. Some homes are "L" shape and have an attached garage.
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Ranch
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