False dormers on roof

Types of dormers guide with what they are, benefits, designs, houses that use a dormer, cost and if they add resale value to a home.

A lot of thought went into the design of the garage, as it will serve several purposes, in addition to storing our vehicles. The back portion of the garage will be a wood workshop, and the right hand bay of the garage will be the mechanic area, with a car lift, and metal shop. With this design, the garage is HUGE (42x42), but once the areas are divided, it should work nicely for the intended use. And yes, it's actually bigger than the house! The garage framing was started by building the…

Our old farmhouse was given an addition a couple decades ago. They used trusses to extend the second story roofline out and down to a one story...

What Is A Dormer? A dormer is a window that is usually set up vertically on a sloping roof. Dormers have their own roof, which can be flat, arched, hipped, … What Is A Dormer | Types of Dormer Windows | 5 Best Types of Dormer Roof | What Is A Dormer On A House | Types of Dormer Read More »

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This home had leaky skylights. The customer did not want to replace the skylights but fill in the holes the removal would leave, as a option our representative suggesting adding the Windowed Dormers as to not lose the light and add appeal to the front of the home. The customer loved the idea and decided to move forward with the project.

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Siding - Here is another picture of the new soffit and siding system. Notice the beautiful detail the scallops give to the roof top dormer.

Isn't this dormer the cutest ever! It's false....nothing behind it or in it.... It just adds interest, and kind of balances out the roof line. And makes us have nightmares for getting a roofer. We are having a hard time finding someone that can roof our house before February or March!!!! This is Indiana folks...we have bad weather coming soon. So, My husband is reading on metal roofs and thinking about doing it himself. Yikes..... Cindy

Isn't this dormer the cutest ever! It's false....nothing behind it or in it.... It just adds interest, and kind of balances out the roof lin...

Traditional colonial field stone house.

In the world of architectural design, fake dormer windows, often referred to as “false” or “decorative” dormers, serve strictly as aesthetic enhancements to a building’s exterior. While they don’t function as traditional windows by allowing light or ventilation, they add character and charm to a structure. However, there are instances when homeowners might want to […]

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A dormer house offers many benefits both practically and aesthetically. But that doesn’t mean that they are for you. It can be hard to decide if you want one. Especially, if you don’t know what kind of dormer house you like.

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