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Storey-and-a-half
A classic 1940/50’s construction with its economy of construction and scale. Compare the size of new single-family homes today. The second floor area is substantially smaller than the main floor.
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Large Storey-and-a-half
A 1930’s style storey-and-a-half with partial “shed roof” and veranda. These homes are characterized by the second floor rooms having sloping ceilings which come down to a short or “knee wall”. Shed roofs have the effect of reducing the ceiling slope and widening
the room.
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Storey-and-a-half
A 150 year old pair of semi-detached houses, “Cape Cod” style.
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A Cape Cod
A storey-and-a-half home with dormers. The dormers produce an alcove in the bedrooms and add additional light. Other windows are at the gable ends of the house.
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A-Frame
This is also a storey-and-a-half home with steeply sloping walls/ceilings on both floors. Commonly used as cottages particularly for kit homes.
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