stairs portfolio

1. The straight run stairs are the stairs used most in new home construction. Straight stairs, as the name implies, have no turns

                      



2. The L stairs has one landing at some point along the flight of steps. If the landing is near the top or bottom of the stairs, the term Long L is used to describe the difference.



3. Double L stairs require two 90 degree turns along the flight. They may be used when space is not available for either the straight or L stairs




4. U Stairs may be constructed may be either as wide U or narrow U stairs. Both have two flights of steps parallel to each other with a landing between.




5. Winder stairs have “pie-shaped” steps which are substituted for a landing. This type is used when the space is not sufficient for the L stairs.




6. Spiral stairs are gaining in popularity and the components are now manufactured by several companies. They may be used where little space is available.




7. Circular stairs are very expensive this is due to the fact that they are always custom built. this also means that you cant go to the hard ware store and pick up stuff to fix them.

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roof portfolio

1. Gable

• symmetrical
• cheap and easy to build

2.  hip

• no flat sides
• good in high winds 

3. dutch hip

• hip roof with a ridge on the top
• lots of space

4. flat

• also referred to as a low slope roof
• fail when water poolson them

5. butterfly

• slopes toward the middle
• captures rain

6. mansard

• symmetrical sides with two different slopes on each side
• lots of attic space

7. bonnet

• one of the least common roof styles
• also referred as kicked eaves roofs

8. shed

• sloped down in one direction
• generally the cheapest and easiest roof to build

9. gambrel

• symmetrical sides with two differen anlges
• also known as barn roof

10. saltbox

• unequal sides
• resembles what salt was once stored in

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house style portfolio

A-Frame

• shaped like the letter "A"
• roofline starts at or near the foundation
• a ceiling that is open to the top rafters

Cape Cod

• high pitched roof
• dormers
• small upstairs

Two story

• small low pitched roof
• small foundation
• economical

Ranch

• low pitch roof
• wide overhang
• no stairs

Bi-Level

• generally not built on a flat lot
• at least three levels
• little or no hall space

Conch House

• generally in tropical areas
• rectangular floor plan
• raised foundation

Broch

• iron age home
• hollow walls
• drystone walls

Log Home

• made from logs that have not been milled
• typically referred to as a cabin
• can be made from green logs , kiln dried logs, air dried logs, or glue laminated logs

Mansion

• over 8,000 square feet
• typically contained a ball room
• and tens of bedrooms

Split Level or Tri Level

• two small sets of stairs off the main floor
• bedrooms / bathrooms usually upstairs
• garage/driveway in basement