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Gable roof

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What is a Gable Roof? (Gable Roof vs Hip Roof)

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5 Most Popular Gable Roof Types And 26 Ideas

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Building Gable Roof Trusses

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REVIT 2011 Roof Basics 01 Gable - CADclip

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Gable End Roof Design For Corner Home Addition To Connect To Hip Roof And Small Gable Roof

A gable roof is the classic, most commonly occurring roof shape in those parts of the world with cold or temperate climates. It consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest, horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge. The design of this type of roof is achieved using rafters, roof trusses or purlins. The pitch of the roof and the height of the gutters can vary greatly.
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