Roof shapes are probably the most noticeable feature of houses. They
give
clues to house styles, the date of construction, and "feeling" of houses. Gable roofs are the most common shape not only in Eau Claire but also
in
all houses nationally. The least common, and most unusual, shapes are
flat,
mansard, and gambrel. The frequency of each
roof shape has varied over the last 110
years. Whereas roof shapes largely vary with fashion
over time, complex shaped roofs reflect class
-- today and in the past. Explore each style by
decades:
Gable
Hipped
Gambrel
Mansard
Flat
