A gable-style roof is one of the most common types you'll see in the U.S. because of its many advantages. Not only is it considered stylish, with two planes that meet in a ridge at the top, but a ...

The gable-end wall of a building either terminates below the roof or above the roof, in which case it creates a “parapet gable.” Aesthetics, cultural influences and the need for increased ...

A simple gable is best. Complicated roof designs invite problems — pine needles, snow and ice can accumulate in nooks and crannies, causing major damage.

The end of a roof is formed into a shape intermediate between a gable and a hip; the gable rises halfway to the ridge, resulting in a truncated form, and the roof inclines backward from this level.