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Saltbox House Research Paper

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Saltbox Architecture My style of architecture is saltbox style. It was most popular between the 17th and 19th centuries in the northeastern and southeastern United States. A typical saltbox house has two stories in the front, and one story in the rear. This is due to its asymmetrical roof which extends further toward the back of the house. Saltbox houses are typically vernacular and made with clapboard or shingle siding with a wood shingle roof and a large central chimney. They also typically have a formal balance when viewing from the front, and lots of large windows. This style is primarily used for residential buildings on relatively flat ground. It has lots of horizontal lines from the siding which creates a soothing feeling and

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