12 Types of Dormer Roofs - This Old House
Here are 12 different types of dormer roofs and their history. 1. Arched Top. Photo by Nancy Andrews. Arched top dormers often point to architectural styles that originated in France. These include the Second Empire style (popular 1855-1885), named for the period when Napoleon III ruled France; the Beaux Arts style (1885-1930), favored by ...