TAKING IT TO THE TOP WITH PARAPET DESIGNS
Instead of finishing the roof lines with hip ends and eave overhangs, extending the wall to form a parapet may seem like a small detail, but it can make a dynamic change to the external facade and enhance the architectural feel of the house. (Fig of house with Parapet)
There are many ways to frame parapets. In this Tech Talk we will go through some of these methods and some pitfalls when dealing with parapets…
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