There are a few different types of gable roofs to choose from when you’re building or remodeling your home. Which one is best for you? Here’s a quick overview of the most common types.
Box
A box gable roof has triangular extensions at both ends of the house and a boxed roof section at the ends. This design is very similar to a standard gable roof but differs more in the triangular part of the structure. Source: CivilMint
Cross
This roof is made up of two or more gable rooflines.
These gable rooflines are placed such that they intersect each other at an angle, most commonly with the two ridges placed perpendicular to one another.
Usually, the cross gable roof is regarded as a complex type of gable roof because it has a complex layout due to the complex shape.
It is mostly provided when the building structures have separate wings, a larger porch, or even an attached garage. Source: DreamCivil
Front
Front gable roof design are usually a false front roof, this type of design are suitable with your house is already built and you want to addition of decorative styles architecture and other purposes, it is very good for provide the nice colours according to your choice and give a perfect look with extra touch such as different shapes of wooden or brick designs directly under the roof. Source: CivilSir
Dutch
Dutch gable roofs, also called gambrel roofs, use the base of a hip roof’s four side slopes and plop a gable roof on top, called a gablet. That’s typically where windows are set to let in more natural sunlight. Source: Fixr
Gable Roof With Shed Roof Addition
A typical alteration for an extension to an existing roofing system is to add a shed roof to the gable roof ridge. This hybrid design is a popular solution for property owners looking to extend, as it provides the opportunity for more headroom and space without having to completely alter the structure and aesthetics of the roof. Source: Civiconcepts
Can’t decide which type of roof would go well for your home? We’ve got you covered! Give us a call today so we can help you decide the best roof for your budget and needs.
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