Eyebrow Dormer
This well-named window lifts a facade and brings light and air to the space inside
An eyebrow dormer is a window that brings light and ventilation to a vaulted ceiling or an attic. Ranging from soft curves to tall half-rounds, the wavelike framing and roofing of an eyebrow dormer is work for a craftsman.
Eyebrow dormers existed in architecture before glass was used, and the openings were wooden staves or wrought iron bars. The curve is an attractive addition to what would be an average rectilinear roof.
Eyebrow dormers existed in architecture before glass was used, and the openings were wooden staves or wrought iron bars. The curve is an attractive addition to what would be an average rectilinear roof.
A half-round eyebrow dormer such as this one must use shingles for the undulating curves.
This soft, curving eyebrow dormer requires a custom sash, which is the wood frame surrounding the window.
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