Pedminet Style Roof

A pediment is sometimes the top element of a portico.

Pedminet style roof. Pediment noun originally in classical architecture the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof. A pergola is a non traditional style roof in that it s open and provides filtered shade than protection from the elements. Choose from a variety of door and window products at great prices. Pediment in architecture triangular gable forming the end of the roof slope over a portico the area with a roof supported by columns leading to the entrance of a building.

Also a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. The dramatic style of a pediment dormer looks best with classical architecture styles but might look out of place if your home has a contemporary or modern design. All products come with great manufacturers warranties 30 day price protection and everyday guaranteed low prices. Or a similar form used decoratively over a doorway or window.

The pediment was the crowning feature of the greek temple front. We offer a complete selection of exterior window shutters door and window trim decorative windows window planter boxes and more. A pediment is an architectural element found particularly in classical neoclassical and baroque architecture and its derivatives consisting of a gable usually of a triangular shape placed above the horizontal structure of the lintel or entablature if supported by columns. Plan your pergola carefully.

The tympanum the triangular area within the pediment is often decorated with relief sculpture. Hence a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes doors windows etc. While most dormers are built entirely into the roof structure a pediment dormer extends away from the roof and must be supported from below usually by pillars or posts.