What is mansard roof tile?
Mansard is an architectural roof style that extends nearly vertically over a portion of the building facade. The style first gained popularity during the Renaissance in France, where it is featured on the Louvre.Tiles?Mansard roofs can be covered in a variety of materials, according to residential building expert Dan Glidewell of Glidewell Building in St. Louis. These may include tile, asphalt shingles, sheet metal, wood or slate. There is not a specific “mansard roof tile.”FlatMost mansard roofs have a flat top that will need to be covered with a moisture-resistant membrane.AngledSome mansard roof styles are slightly angled from the center to the edge of the vertical sections. The angled section should be shingled or tiled, as well.LightAnother distinguishing feature of a mansard roof is dormer windows, providing natural light and an open feeling.Why a mansard roof?More space in fewer floors. Originally, the higher the building, the greater the property tax. French Renaissance builder
