Two distinct traits of the mansard roof – steep sides and a double pitch – sometimes lead to it being confused with other roof types. Since the upper slope of a mansard roof is rarely visible from the ground, a … See more

Early use
The style was popularised in France by architect François Mansart (1598–1666). Although he was not … See more

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The mansard style makes maximum use of the interior space of the attic and offers a simple way to add one or more storeys to an existing (or new) building without necessarily requiring … See more

The roof of two Victorian Railways hopper wagons resembled a mansard roof. The Australian Commonwealth Railways CL class locomotive also has a mansard roof. See more

• An Illustrated Roof Glossary
• What is the Mansard Roof, Advantages and Disadvantages Sheltered, Architect Anton Giuroiu Archived 2020-09-18 at the Wayback Machine, Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania See more