Roofs

Renovation Detail: The Gambrel Roof

As soon as I became a homeowner, I began studying almost every house I passed, taking note of architectural features, landscaping, color palettes, materials and much more. I discovered an quantity of information about architectural elements, such as roofs. A gambrel is usually a symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes on either side of the principal ridge beam. The upper slope is positioned at a shallow gable-like angle, while the lower slope is a lot steeper. Its two great benefits are maximized headroom and durability, as the gambrel lends itself to surviving adverse weather conditions. My house has a gable roof, but it does not mean I do not enjoy the gambrel and long for its extra space. Community & Architecture Design, Union Studio This Jamestown home perfectly showcases the symmetrical facade for which gambrels are known. Gus Duffy AIA From within a gambrel, you can see how the four…