Clerestory Roof

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A clerestory roof has two sloping sides joined by a short, vertical wall. The slope typically falls outward, which means the peak is somewhere near the middle of the roof. Its most prominent feature is the clerestory (hence the name)—a row of even, horizontal windows (or one long, continuous window) on the exposed face of the vertical wall.

This type of roof can either be symmetrical or asymmetrical, which can resemble a skillion roof and can have a hipped or gable design. Often found on Craftsman, Ranch, and other similar-looking home styles, clerestory roofs allow abundant sunlight into a home through their windows. As a result, the room stays well-lit even during winter.

Clerestories have been used since ancient Egypt but have become a defining characteristic of Gothic cathedrals.