Saltbox Roof Cottage

A saltbox house is a traditional new england style of house with a long pitched roof that slopes down to the back generally a wooden frame house a saltbox has just one story in the back and two stories in the front.

Saltbox roof cottage.

1 x6 rough sawn hemlock exposed collar ties. The flat front and central chimney are recognizable features but the asymmetry of the unequal sides and the long low rear roof line are the most distinctive features of a. The property in question was built in the 1870s or 1880s and was originally a one story saltbox cottage with recessed wood siding and a wood shingle roof. Inspired by the classic lean to design this tiny home floor plan was designed with simplicity in mind to maximize space and style.

1 x4 rough sawn hemlock strapping 20 on center. 2 x6 rough sawn hemlock rafters 24 on center. Named for the shape of the container used to hold salt in colonial times these homes have a steeply sloped roof that is much longer on one side than the other. Saltbox houses are common in new.

Saltbox story with 270 degree views and modern twists on classic designs the saltbox offers a sophisticated yet cozy space to call home. This margaretville saltbox offers a more approachable renovation opportunity. The dining room was altered to have a lowered ceiling and new plaster.