The patio roof is one of the modern forms of contemporary houses that consists of roof terraces that are mostly flat.
Mid century modern roof.
Mid century modern roofs are nearly flat our house is a streng type mid century modern mcm homebuilt in 1968.
One of the most common roofing systems for midcentury modern homes is the tar and gravel system.
The butterfly two gables which dip in the middle.
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I say streng type because streng brothers did not build the house.
Mid century modern architecture has many different features that set it apart but none so notable as the roofline.
Let s break it down to the different styles that make this architecture so unique.
In order to transform a flat roof into a roof garden or a lovely terrace all you need is some outdoor furniture.
A layer of tar is put down on the roof and is followed by a layer of gravel.
The original owners had the house design drafted using existing streng homes in the sacramento area as the model.
While commonly associated with floor to ceiling windows and exposed beams mid century modern actually refers to a range of home styles built from 1940 to 1975.