What is a Gable Roof?

A Gable Roof is a style of roof that consists of two roof sections inclining in opposite directions on the top; horizontal edges meet to form the rooftop edge. This roof style is presented and molded like an “A”. Also known as a pitched or crested rooftop, the Gable Roof is characterized by its triangular form and configuration at the end.

Benefits and Advantages of Gable Roofs Include:

• Gable Roofs easily shed moisture, like rain, snow, and hail, to which prevent leaks from happening.
• Provide a vaulted ceiling which creates an attic or upper room. This extra space makes for better air circulation and purification.
• There incredibly straightforward design makes it easy to build and can be a less expensive option when building custom garages.

Variations of a Gable Roof

• Open Gable Roof is a hip roof on a square structure, where all sides join to form a single peak.
• Gambrel Roof is a multi-sided hip roof with steeply pitched slopes that rise to a peak.
• Cross-Gabled Roof is a gable roof, where two gable roof lines intersect at a 90-degree angle.
• Flying Gable Roof is a gable roof that forms a point at the end of the ridge due to the ridge overhand extending out further than the eave overhang.
• Reverse Gable Roof has roof sections that extend in the opposite direction from the normal gable construction.

Preferred Garages, Inc. has the necessary expertise to help you determine the type of roof will fit your needs and vision for your custom built garage. Contact our team of garage builders in Denver, CO today for more information about Gable roofs or to schedule your free estimate!