Classic rambling shingle style asymmetric with a touch of dutch colonial influence by architect rudy ridberg on a promontory in old greenwich connecticut surrounded by the long island sound.
Dutch colonial siding.
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The universally distinguishing feature of a dutch colonial is not its siding material but its roof.
Revival colonials played up decorative crowns and formal entries while spanish colonial homes built in the southwest used tall ceilings and adobe exteriors for extra cooling.
Instead it is edge matched with a shiplap or less often tongue and groove so that it installs flat on wall framing even without sheathing.
Dutch lap or german siding is a type of drop siding which unlike clapboards is non beveled and not lapped in installation.
While this may cause confusion it is clear however that its unique look inspired one of its numerous successors most popular profiles.
Dutch colonial homes are known for their double pitched roofs.
By name it is called dutch lap german lap or even novelty siding.
In louisiana french colonial homes are known for their elevated foundations and deep porches.
Specifically its trademark gambrel roof.
Mar 7 2016 explore emily andrews s board dutch colonial additions on pinterest.