Renovation considerations for modern-Monsard roof home

[james_pdx]

I am a prospective buyer of a 1967 home with a rather unique syle. I have been researching the renovation possibilities because the 2nd floor design currently has 8ft ceilings and overhead beams coming down to 7ft.

The home seems to be a type of hybrid-style between an Eichler/Rummer with a modern Mansard-style roof. However, I am posting this to find out if anyone has a better understanding of this roof style built in this time period. Also, I am curious about thoughts on making this a vaulted, Gambrel-style.

[phansford]

Only seeing this single photo - I would be hard-pressed to compare it with a Rummer

or an Eichler
.
I would be willing to bet that the designer wanted it to be "modern" and the Builder wanted the trendy "Mansard" and neither style won. There are some really crappy "modern" apt. buildings with this look in SW Ohio. Seems trendy in the 60's and 70's.

Baker would call it "Mansard".

"The modern builder's interpretation of the French roof was another cliche that caught on in the 1960's and is still fairly common. It bears little resemblance to the Second Empire style of the 1870's. Smooth... walls, double front doors, and lovered blinds are typical features of this style."

From the photo, it seems the "Mansard" occurs within the overhang and that the second floor walls align with the walls below. It that is the case, you might be able to add to the upper roof and get your Gambrel that you desire. But that might not resolve the conflict between the styles.

However, you might just as easily strip off the "Mansard" and the existing siding and do whatever you please. Maybe try to get more Modern, if that is your desire. I don't think the mansard is really doing anything here.

[james_pdx]

I agree that it is not technically a Rummer. The beams on the second floor, are very similar to the ones pictured in both your photos -- without the side windows that are characteristically Rummer/Eichler.

If your sense is like mine, that this may be a kludge, and I'll start looking elsewhere.

Thanks.

[phansford]

What is your intent? Do you want to buy the house and renovate it for your own use or are you a 'flipper'?