gabled roof

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describes a roof that has two sloping sides that meet at the top to form a gable at each end

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  • The cottage had a classic gabled roof that shed snow easily.
  • The old farmhouse had a distinctive gabled roof.
  • From the street, you can see the steep gabled roof framed by tall chimneys.
  • Many traditional European homes feature a steep gabled roof.
  • They chose a modern metal gabled roof to improve ventilation.
  • We decided to install a new gabled roof to improve the attic space.
  • The architect is proposing a twin-porch house with a gabled roof and wide eaves.
  • Unlike a flat roof, a gabled roof is excellent for shedding snow and rain.
  • By 1920, most barns in the region had gabled roofs.
  • The architect designed the cottage with a charming gabled roof and dormer windows.
  • If we add dormers, the gabled roof will bring in more light to the attic.
  • They are planning to replace the existing flat roof with a more aesthetically pleasing gabled roof.
  • Her sketch shows how the gabled roof meets the end walls to form the gables.
  • The severe storm damaged the gabled roof, requiring extensive repairs.
  • Craftspeople restored the cedar shingles on the old gabled roof.
  • A classic gabled roof creates a spacious and airy feel in the upper rooms.
  • A low-pitched gabled roof may struggle in heavy snowfall, so increase the pitch.
  • This type of gabled roof is common in regions with heavy snowfall.
  • We’re repainting the fascias where the gabled roof intersects the facade.
  • The carpenter carefully constructed the intricate framework for the gabled roof.