Alexander, Francis. "Glossary - House Style Definitions". House Proud. Mansard: A hipped roof with two pitches; the lower is the steeper, while the pitch approaching the ridge is much gentler, sometimes almost flat. Associated with Second Empire architecture.
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"Building Terms". Michael Roberts & Associates. Mansard: A roof made with slopes of different pitches, usually providing an upper floor of usable space within a roof structure.