Bowlegs, zigzags ... there's a reason. (greenhouse design) From: Sunset | Date: October 1, 1984 | COPYRIGHT 1984 Sunset Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Bowlegs, zigzags . . . there's a reason

A dramatically sculpted wall supports a 15-foot-high roof extension, creating a covered side porch on this house in Petaluma, California. Despite the extra-wide footings and zigzagging base, the construction, by architect Tom Ward, is deceptively simple.

At the top, a triangular truss matches the pitch of the house roof. A post hidden in each angled leg supports the truss. Besides giving visual interest, the angled sect...

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