What Is a Gabled Roof?
The shape of the roof is one of the distinguishing elements of any building. The roof does more than simply ward off rain. The choice of a roof type creates more or less interior space, provides greater or lesser protection from the weather of a specific location, dictates the placement of weight-bearing walls and construction styles and partially defines the style of the building. Gabled roofs are a very common type of roof with several standard variations. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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A gabled roof is a two-sided roof that slopes from the ridge to the eaves on both sides.
Features
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The gable is the triangular top portion of each end wall, where the proportions of the triangle are determined by the pitch of the roof.
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Size
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The pitch of gable roofs varies, with a low slope having a pitch, or roof angle, of 30 degrees or less and a steep slope having a pitch greater than 45 degrees.
Types
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A side-gabled house has the front door located in the wall beneath the eaves of the roof, and is usually positioned so that a sloping roof faces the street.
Types
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A front-gabled house is positioned so that the gable faces the street, and usually has the front door positioned beneath the gable.
Considerations
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A gabled roof is a good design for areas with heavy snowfall, because snow is likely to slide off the roof instead of accumulating on it and causing damage, but it is a poor design for areas with frequent hurricanes, tornadoes or high winds, since the roof catches the wind unless precautions are taken during construction.
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