There are many types and shapes of roofs for the home, garage, or even a stand-alone shed. However, a gable roof isn't always the right choice for the home. Use this guide to learn what a gable roof ...

Did you ever notice how a preschooler draws a house? More often than not, it has a gable roof and a chimney with smoke that is perpendicular to the roof rather than the ground. It’s the simplest, most ...

Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing ...

Sections of brick, zinc, timber and concrete highlight the intentionally irregular form of this Sydney residence – a result of myriad planning restrictions (+ slideshow). Naremburn House was designed ...

Gable is the commonest style. The design involves two sides of a roof coming together at the peak to form a ridge. PHOTOs/Ismail Kezaala. The style one settles for relies on a variety of factors.

The roof of a house is not just a protective covering; it's a defining element that contributes to the overall aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of a structure. In this guide, we delve ...