Gable and hip roofs both serve similar functions, but they each carry their own unique pros and cons. Here's how to choose ...

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general.

A hip roof has four sides much like an ancient pyramid, only with a ridgeline parallel to the longer side of the house. A gable roof has a ridgeline the entire length of the house, with the gable ...

Types of gable roofs If you intend to build a low cost house, plan for a box gable roof. ... Simple hip roof This is the common type which comprises of a ridge.

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Sometimes when working with contractors or architects, we find ourselves nodding a lot and understanding little. St. Petersburg architect Tim Rhode offers definitions for terms commonly used in the ...

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.

Q: I’m going to build a cupola on top of my garage. The roof isn’t too steep, so I think I can manage to do this safely. What is the best roof design to put on a cupola? I’ve seen hip roofs ...