Saltbox Roof

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A saltbox roof is known for its asymmetrical shape, which resembles antique wooden saltboxes from the 1700s. It features two slopes of varying lengths, with one much longer than the other. An easier visual representation would be to look at it like a gable roof but with one side shorter than the other. The slope may be different on each side.

Because of its sloped structure, water runs off easily on this roof, making it ideal for areas that receive heavy rains. Buildings with this type usually have two stories on one side and one story on the opposite.

Saltbox roofs were introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries to provide more interior space and cover Colonial and Cape Cod homes.  They were so-called because of the salt storage boxes common in Colonial kitchens.