A cone, or conical, roof is in the shape of a cone, set on top of a structure that’s cylindrical. The sides of the roof can curve or be flat. Cone roofs are very popular in Queen Anne–style homes.
Here’s a good example of a Queen Anne–style home with a prominent curved cone.
Distinctive Dwellings – Thayne Hillrichs
These will also be cone roofs, but because the towers beneath hold eight sides, the roofs have flat panels.
Sullivan partners architects
A metal cone roof has many panels in order to give it a more rounded look.
Joseph T. Deppe, Architect, P.C.
This cone roof has two tiers and can be topped with a weather vane.
Marcus Gleysteen Architects
A cone roof that is shingled is got by A second-story balcony. Shingles work for curved surfaces.
McKay Architects
Many narrow and tall windows have to be utilized when working with curved partitions.
DSA Architects
A Tudor-style home gets an eight-sided cone roof.
Smith & Vansant Architects PC
This cone roof is extruded out of the roof, making for very interesting framing.
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
A metal cap sits at the top of this slate cone roof. The slate was too rigid for its sharp curves of the cone’s summit.
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