It s basically a triangle with the base resting atop the house and the two sides rising to meet the ridge.
Gable roof shingle type.
Roof shingle types and differences.
If a side gable roof is left open in the middle it is referred to as an open gable roof or closed in for a boxed gable roof.
Chances are you drew a gable roof.
Side gables are the most common and simple style of gable roof with two sides pitched to form a triangle.
Think back to your first crayon drawing of a home.
Slopes can vary drastically on the gable roof from steep chalet style designs to rooftops with a gentle grade.
There are four main types of gable roofs side gables crossed gables front gables and dutch gables.
Both are installed in the same manner.
The difference is in the fewer amount of ridge capping you need and the amount you will waste will be less than that for a hip roof.
These roofs are usually present due to an addition being added to a gable type home.
There are two styles of asphalt shingles you can use.
Gable roof asphalt shingles calculator a gable roof s square footage is equal to that of a hip roof with the same dimensions.