Gable Roof Elements

Gable trim is one of our most popular product sectors and for good reason.

Gable roof elements.

The wall gable is similar to a classical pediment but more simple and functional like a basic element of laugier s primitive hut. This type of gable roof essentially places a gabled roof on top of a hipped roof for the best of both worlds. A gable roof is the classic most commonly occurring roof shape in those parts of the world with cold or temperate climates. The design of this type of roof is achieved using rafters roof trusses or purlins.

It consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge. That is a horizontal member connecting the opposite rafters in their upper third which maintains the angle between the two rafters and prevents them from separating. The pitch of the roof and the height of the gutters can vary greatly. The gable is the wall created from a gable roof.

All of our gable decorations are made of maintenance free materials. The gable at the end of a ridge roofed structure or gable end usually has straight sides follows the roof s slope and is often bounded by the roof s overhanging eaves. You will find that most of our onilne competitors are mainly wood companies they might have a few pieces that are made with synthetic material.