steep roof
Dramatically angled top
A steep roof has a pronounced pitch or angle, rising sharply from the eaves.
Steep roofs shed rain and snow more effectively than shallow ones and are common in regions with heavy precipitation: The cabin's steep roof kept snow from accumulating.
The term is relative—what counts as steep varies by architectural context and building codes.
- pitchedTossed or angled
- gableTriangular wall portion
- gabled houseDwelling with triangular rooflines
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
- atticSpace beneath the roof
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