Some noteworthy examples of porticos are the east portico of the united states capitol the portico adorning the pantheon in rome and the portico of university college london.
Portico roof definition.
A modern example at a hospital.
Create an inviting entry for your cottage or ranch home by using a classic peaked roof supported by wood corbels.
In particular metal hip roofs are becoming very popular because they complement your existing roof while offering a longevity and contemporary appeal.
Italian from latin porticus from porta gate.
Today one is greeted by the triangulated portico supported on one column and aligned with the railway verandah columns.
A hip roof portico offers a significant amount of protection and shelter from the rain.
See per in indo european roots.
A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns often leading to the entrance of a building.
Noun plural por ti coes por ti cos.
Noun porticoes porticos a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals typically attached as a porch to a building.
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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.
English language learners definition of portico.
Roofed shelter for vehicles or carriages at the entrance of a building.
Roof definition is the cover of a building.
Porticos are sometimes topped with pediments.
How to use roof in a sentence.
Portico colonnaded porch or entrance to a structure or a covered walkway supported by regularly spaced columns.
A typical 19th century porte cochère at waddesdon manor.
We re smitten with the way this home uses the same sage green color to enhance the portico and front door.
A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers usually attached to a building as a porch.
Porticoes formed the entrances to ancient greek temples.
Keep your portico addition sweet and simple.
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