Roof definition is the cover of a building.
Portico roof definition.
Italian from latin porticus from porta gate.
A typical 19th century porte cochère at waddesdon manor.
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Roofed shelter for vehicles or carriages at the entrance of a building.
This idea was widely used in ancient greece and has influenced many cultures including most western cultures.
Keep your portico addition sweet and simple.
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A row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building.
A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns often leading to the entrance of a building.
A modern example at a hospital.
In particular metal hip roofs are becoming very popular because they complement your existing roof while offering a longevity and contemporary appeal.
The portico is a principal feature of greek temple architecture and thus a prominent element in roman and all subsequent.
Create an inviting entry for your cottage or ranch home by using a classic peaked roof supported by wood corbels.
Porticoes formed the entrances to ancient greek temples.
Noun porticoes porticos a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals typically attached as a porch to a building.
Noun plural por ti coes por ti cos.
English language learners definition of portico.
A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building or extended as a colonnade with a roof structure over a walkway supported by columns or enclosed by walls.
Portico colonnaded porch or entrance to a structure or a covered walkway supported by regularly spaced columns.
Today one is greeted by the triangulated portico supported on one column and aligned with the railway verandah columns.
We re smitten with the way this home uses the same sage green color to enhance the portico and front door.
Porticos are sometimes topped with pediments.
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