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COMING HOME MAGAZINE 13 Windows Casement windows: Windows mounted on hinges, allowing them to open outward like a door Clerestory windows: Windows placed high on a wall near the roofline to let in natural light while providing privacy Ribbon windows: A long, constant band of windows that runs continuously around a building Transom window: A small window above a door or another window, separated by a horizontal beam, or transom Roofs Colonnade: A long row of columns supporting a roof or covered walkway, commonly found in classical architecture Cornice: Decorative trim along a building's exterior roofline or where the interior wall meets the ceiling Cupola: A small, dome-like structure that sits on top of a roof Dormer: An enclosure that protrudes from a sloped roof and includes a window, offering light and space to an uppermost room or attic Eaves: The edges of a roof that extend beyond the exterior walls of a home to direct rainwater away from the property Fascia board: A horizontal board that trims the edge of roof rafters and attaches to gutters Gabled roof: A triangular-shaped roof with two sloping sides that meet at a peak Hip roof: A roof with all sides sloping downward toward the walls in a soft angle, creating a pyramid-like shape Mansard roof: A four-sided roof with double slopes on each side, featuring a steep lower pitch and a flat upper slope Parapet: A low-profile, protective wall that extends above the edge of a roof Soffit: The underside of a roof overhang or eave that covers the gap between the siding and roof edge Patios Balustrade: The complete railing system used along a staircase or balcony Loggia: A roofed outdoor space built into a home with at least one open side, often featuring columns or arches Veranda: A long, covered, open-air porch that runs the length of a home, typically at ground level and sometimes enclosed by a railing or screens Wall Details Millwork: Custom-made wood products created in a mill for use throughout a home's interior and exterior—built-in woodwork that adds a finished, detailed look Pilaster: A flattened column that projects slightly from a wall, giving an elegant touch to doors, windows, and accent walls Shiplap: Decorative wood paneling lining a wall Wainscoting: Cosmetic paneling installed on the lower portion of a wall