Gabled Roof
- A gabled roof is the triangular section of a wall formed by the end of a pointed roof.
Gambrel Roof
- A roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope having a steeper pitch.
Hipped Roof
- A roof with slopes on all four sides.
Saltbox Roof
- A long, pitched roof that slopes downwards to the back.
Mansard Roof
- A roof having two slopes on both sides.
Bay Window
- A set of two or more windows that protrude from the wall.
Casement Window
- A window that opens by swinging inward or outward, like a door.
Clapboards
- Long, narrow boards overlapping to cover the outer walls
Dormer
- A vertical window in the roof.
Eaves
- The portion of the roof that projects beyond the wall.
Fanlight
- A semicircular or arched window above the door.
Palladian Window
- A three part window featuring a large arched center and flanking rectangular sidelights.
Pediment
- A triangular crown used over doors, windows, or porches.
Portico
- A large porch, usually with a pedimented roof supported by columns.
Rafter
- A roof beam sloping from the ridge to the wall.
Sidelight
- Windows on both sides of a door.
Turret
- A small tower, often at the corner of a building.