What is a mansard slate roof?
By Sheena Owen Jul 30th, 2018
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A mansard roof is a four-sided gambrel style hip roof. Some include elaborate dormer windows for added interior light. The mansard roof is a curb hip roof with slopes on all sides of the building. A mansard needs two rafters for its different slopes.