Lawsy. Do they have any kids, and if so, do the kids slide down the roof a lot? Cause that’s all I could really imagine THAT MUCH roof being good for. Entertaining the masses.
hahaha… my dad gets alllllll bent out of shape when he sees something like that, because he’s all “do you know how much more a square foot of roofing costs than any other piece of the house???! there’s no need to have that much roof! AAGGNNLLLLgggppptthhh”
he’s a civil engineer. he also gets very upset when curbs are laid sloppily.
Are the residents owners of a roofing company, because I notice it’s not just good enough for the top of the house, but for the siding as well. I’ll bet the dog has a couple of cedar shakes stapled to its back.
Ok, stepping back from the roof for a minute… a PP asked if the kids slid down the roof. I’m wondering in a house that size if they even know if there are kids present.
I just adore that hyper-roofed look. We have an abundance of swell rooflines…and assorted western log kitschiness here in Crabtown (a hamlet in the [faux] wilde weste of Wyominge). And because Crabhubby is an architect, we appreciate them perhaps even more than most.
Now if they would just adorn those rooflines of yours with some elk antler chandeliers, you’d really have something.
You know, I knew the previous owner and had been in that house many times. The new people have done great things to that house but I have to agree that there are far to many roof lines for me.
Yes, they have kids. It is all one big add-on that took nearly a year to complete. I think they also wanted to spend a fortune on cedar siding…and then ran out of money when it came to landscaping because THERE IS NONE.
My house/garage has only FIVE roof elevations on it, and it was in excess of $6500 to reroof it after hail damage this year (and NOT covered by our insurance). Looking at this thing is giving me an ulcer.
You can call me, 'Sir' says
September 27, 2007 at 9:04 amTheir hizzy is kind of busy, what with the copius square-footage of roofizle, fer shizzle.*
*This comment brought to you by Dr. Suess kung fu fighting Snoop Dogg.
Miss Wisabus says
September 27, 2007 at 9:14 amLawsy. Do they have any kids, and if so, do the kids slide down the roof a lot? Cause that’s all I could really imagine THAT MUCH roof being good for. Entertaining the masses.
But, I guess YOU have achieved that here 🙂
JamesMommy says
September 27, 2007 at 9:15 amOh, holy hell. That’d give my carpenter-husband a grand mal, fer shur!
Props to ‘Sir’ for shizzly-dizzly comment.
rachel says
September 27, 2007 at 9:27 amWow…. I am so honored you commented on my site.
and nice use of the aforementioned photoshop burning edges technique on this photo. 😉
Crystal D says
September 27, 2007 at 9:36 amCan you flippin’ imagine how many leaks you could get in a house like that?
Alice says
September 27, 2007 at 9:41 amhahaha… my dad gets alllllll bent out of shape when he sees something like that, because he’s all “do you know how much more a square foot of roofing costs than any other piece of the house???! there’s no need to have that much roof! AAGGNNLLLLgggppptthhh”
he’s a civil engineer. he also gets very upset when curbs are laid sloppily.
OMSH says
September 27, 2007 at 9:50 amWas this add-on after add-on or something. It is weird how the porch roof sort of rams into the windows on the right.
Yea, this one leaves me feeling a tad confused.
soNOTcool says
September 27, 2007 at 9:50 amNow THERE’S an addition!
Kim says
September 27, 2007 at 10:02 amImagine the Christmas lights you could do. Sigh….where is Clark Griswald when you need him?
pissy says
September 27, 2007 at 10:02 amGood Lord!
They must not live in Hell (a.k.a. hurricane/tornado alley)!
moi says
September 27, 2007 at 10:06 amThis house is for sure courting a neighborhood lynch mob, complete with torches and pitchforks. ‘Cause it looks like Frankenstein’s monster.
DD says
September 27, 2007 at 10:14 amAre the residents owners of a roofing company, because I notice it’s not just good enough for the top of the house, but for the siding as well. I’ll bet the dog has a couple of cedar shakes stapled to its back.
Miss Britt says
September 27, 2007 at 10:37 amAll I can think about is Christmas lights. I’m not sure if the insane roof line would be GOOD or BAD… or blinding.
Momo Fali says
September 27, 2007 at 10:37 amBusy for shizzy, Snoop. Lots of roof, lots of windows, but no garage?
CableGirl says
September 27, 2007 at 10:41 amOk, stepping back from the roof for a minute… a PP asked if the kids slid down the roof. I’m wondering in a house that size if they even know if there are kids present.
I’m guessing there’s a really HUGE door too.
chocolatechic says
September 27, 2007 at 10:45 amIt looks like there is a total of 3 separate add-ons.
Adorable Girlfriend says
September 27, 2007 at 10:57 amThat is not the house AG is looking at in Bossy’s town.
I cannot wait to live near Bossy. I am thinking: Martini Nights!!
Nancy says
September 27, 2007 at 10:59 amLooks like every time a kid was added to the family, a wall was added. Interesting?
/head tilt/
Crabmommy says
September 27, 2007 at 11:18 amI just adore that hyper-roofed look. We have an abundance of swell rooflines…and assorted western log kitschiness here in Crabtown (a hamlet in the [faux] wilde weste of Wyominge). And because Crabhubby is an architect, we appreciate them perhaps even more than most.
Now if they would just adorn those rooflines of yours with some elk antler chandeliers, you’d really have something.
Teryn says
September 27, 2007 at 11:26 amMmmm … pointy.
The Domestic Goddess says
September 27, 2007 at 11:54 amYou know, I knew the previous owner and had been in that house many times. The new people have done great things to that house but I have to agree that there are far to many roof lines for me.
Yes, they have kids. It is all one big add-on that took nearly a year to complete. I think they also wanted to spend a fortune on cedar siding…and then ran out of money when it came to landscaping because THERE IS NONE.
Moi says
September 27, 2007 at 11:55 amSomebody thinks geometry is their friend.
They are wrong.
Ky Eliza says
September 27, 2007 at 11:56 amNow, my carpenter boyfriend would probably have a heart attack as well, but I think it’s cute. And quirky. In a weird, overly-roofed way.
And WORD on the Clark W. Griswold comment, Kim. I would LOVE to see what he would do with all that roof.
maize says
September 27, 2007 at 12:09 pmugh. this is what happens when an architect forgets to take his ritalin pill.
Shayera says
September 27, 2007 at 12:17 pmI think that’s madness. But I also think it’s kind of cute. I’d hate to have to maintain it though.
madmad says
September 27, 2007 at 12:34 pmNice neighborhood…!
super des says
September 27, 2007 at 12:56 pmI like it. I think it’s fun. I want it.
davido says
September 27, 2007 at 1:27 pmSay what you will, but boring it isn’t.
mamatulip says
September 27, 2007 at 1:37 pmDAMN.
Phoenix says
September 27, 2007 at 1:40 pmDude, I love that house. I’m so into weird homes.
whit says
September 27, 2007 at 1:49 pmI’m with the sliders. That roof just screams broken bones.
wakeupandsmellthecoffee says
September 27, 2007 at 2:19 pmA bit higgledy-piggledy. Do you think they just kept adding on bits and pieces?
Amanda says
September 27, 2007 at 2:28 pmI have a special gift with home disasters, were it my house you could go ahead and call that a colander.
flutter says
September 27, 2007 at 2:53 pmword. And also cleaning those gutters must be a bitch.
Annie W says
September 27, 2007 at 3:08 pmLeaks… the flashing, all those angles… oh my!
Melissa in NZ says
September 27, 2007 at 3:09 pmBossy’s kidding right? Are these Bossy’s madd photoshop skillz???
Jennifer says
September 27, 2007 at 3:11 pmUm. Wow. Was the architect blind?
qt says
September 27, 2007 at 3:12 pmThat is CRA-zy!!
Laurenne says
September 27, 2007 at 3:22 pmWowee that is amazing! So much opportunity for hidden passageways and secret rooms! That house could be a maze on the inside! So much fun… I want it.
emery jo says
September 27, 2007 at 3:33 pmA roof for every window pane!
here, here!
diamondfistwerny (Steve) says
September 27, 2007 at 4:10 pmThat’s a beautiful home! Can I be your neighbor? 😆
jenica says
September 27, 2007 at 4:30 pmi think it’s purty. seriously, my hubs and i refer to houses like this as ski-jump houses. but i do think they’re purty.
sassy says
September 27, 2007 at 4:34 pmI bet if we tried we could rig a waterslide up on the side of it.
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah says
September 27, 2007 at 4:36 pmIt’s like the Winchester house.
Mrs. G. says
September 27, 2007 at 5:55 pmThis roof + my kid and his skateboard = some emergency room fun.
Jessica Ashley (Sassafrass) says
September 27, 2007 at 6:41 pmGood Lord. That’s not a home, that’s a monstrosity.
Mr Farty says
September 27, 2007 at 6:48 pmMaybe they’re Norwegian?
http://ta1.net/design1/Norwegian/Sep/Borgund-stavkirke1.jpg
erin says
September 27, 2007 at 7:31 pmGorgeous house, but reroofing that house would be a bitch!
Fairly Odd Mother says
September 27, 2007 at 8:07 pmCriminy, they must not have one straight ceiling in that place!
Mrs. Chicky says
September 27, 2007 at 8:20 pmFer chrissake, where do they hang their Christmas lights?
mary says
September 27, 2007 at 10:28 pmummm…i kinda like it…
but actually my first reaction can be summed up in two words….
holy crap….
Meghan says
September 28, 2007 at 12:03 amThey_cost_less_when_you_buy_them_in_bulk.
(sorrymyspacebarisbroken)
queeny says
September 28, 2007 at 3:17 amThat could make for some slammin’ sledding (and I do mean slammin’) in the winter time!!!
Get-Off says
September 28, 2007 at 7:30 amchildhood obsession w/ Lego + upper-income = contractor’s new boat
there’s more angles in that thing than an Altman movie
Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You says
September 28, 2007 at 10:45 amThis is so the parents can say “at least YOU HAVE A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD!!!”
no matter where they are in the house.
Laura Owen Chalfont, PA says
September 28, 2007 at 7:36 pmI am humming the tune to the commercial in the 70’s. “Swiss Miss, Instant Cocoa………….yodel-ey, hee-hoo!”
Suz says
September 30, 2007 at 10:38 pmMy house/garage has only FIVE roof elevations on it, and it was in excess of $6500 to reroof it after hail damage this year (and NOT covered by our insurance). Looking at this thing is giving me an ulcer.
Desiree says
October 1, 2007 at 3:33 pmI like it. It would be fun at christmas time. I’m imagining clark griswold now…
girlplease says
October 4, 2007 at 7:13 amSanta’s totally going to fall and break his neck on that thing.