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How do you measure a gable roof?
The gable roof, also called a saddle roof, has two planes. To measure, multiply the length times the width of each plane, then add together.
Can a roof have 4 planes?
Yes. A roof with 4 planes could be a hip roof - all four sides of a rectangle building have a slope as opposed to a gable which is sloped only to 2 sides, and therefore has 2 planes. It could also be a gambrel roof which is like a roof on a barn.
What is gabling?
Gables in House ConstructionA gable on a house is the triangular end of a house with a pitched or angled roof. The number of gables on a house depends on the construction of the roof; the standard "box-shaped" house with a non-hip roof will have 2 gables. A gable can also refer to the wall containing the gable end as defined above.Also note that this type of pitched or angled roof is also known as a "gable roof."Gable is my last name so how is that possoble?
What are gables used for?
Gables in House ConstructionA gable on a house is the triangular end of a house with a pitched or angled roof. The number of gables on a house depends on the construction of the roof; the standard "box-shaped" house with a non-hip roof will have 2 gables. A gable can also refer to the wall containing the gable end as defined above.Also note that this type of pitched or angled roof is also known as a "gable roof."Gable is my last name so how is that possoble?
What is a 'gable' in architectural terms?
A gable is a type of roof used in architecture. Specifically, a gable room is shaped as an upside down "V". A dutch gable roof is a modified version of the same style roof.
Roof with two slopes and gable at both ends?
If the gable is formed by the two slopes and a horizontal line, it is called a gable roof.
Are the Gable Roof and gambrel roof the same?
No.
What is the height of a gable roof?
The top of a gable form roof is the peak. This is the tip of the gable and running back along along the rest of the roof it forms the high point of the whole roof which is called the ridgeline. Some gable roofs have a finial, or decorative spike, at the peak of the gable.
Is a hip roof stronger than a gable roof?
a hip roof is stronger than a gable roof because it braces itself and cannot move from side to side.
What is the definition of a clipped gable roof?
The end of a roof when it is formed into a shape intermediate between a gable and a hip; the gable rises about halfway to the ridge, resulting in a truncated shape, the roof being inclined backward from this level.
Is a hip roof better than a gable roof?
Neither is "better" in terms of usefulness or structural efficiency. Hip and gable are primarily responses to design needs. A hip roof is slightly stronger than a gable.
What is a roof that stands over the actual roof?
Are you thinking about a "gable"?
