Roofs

Cone Roof

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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