top loft

top n During the first decade of the twentieth century, roof styles changed. Carpenters who built peaked roof houses at this time made both sides of the gable roof the same length. Now ceilings upstairs could be of uniform height, and, in addition, there was an attic, or "top loft" directl...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/78316
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Summary:top n During the first decade of the twentieth century, roof styles changed. Carpenters who built peaked roof houses at this time made both sides of the gable roof the same length. Now ceilings upstairs could be of uniform height, and, in addition, there was an attic, or "top loft" directly under the roof which could be used for storage. DNE-cit W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I Used I Used I topbearers, top 'em all, top house, top linnet, linnet, top load, top loft, loft, top-man, top tank, pinnacle tank