Gambrel roof

This style is characterized by gambrel roofs consisting of curved eaves along the length of the house. Modern versions built in the early 20th century are most accurately referred to as “Dutch Colonial Revival” a sub-type of the Colonial Revival style. The gambrel roof allowed a complete second story to be built at minimal expense. Another advantage, as seen in the 1798 Federal Direct Tax records, was that gambrel-roofed houses were classified for tax purposes as one-story homes, which…

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Contrary to popular belief, gambrel roofs aren’t just used for barns, sheds, and garages. They are also seen in mansions and Dutch Colonial style houses. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know about a gambrel roof, its history, pros and cons, and how to build one for your home.

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I have built some of the "arches" for a gambrel roof, I know support is needed so the roof doesn't collapse. Is it reasonable to run twin metal straps around the roofing diagonally on the outside for

Q:I want to build a shed with a gambrel roof, but I’m not sure how to frame and cap the section where the roof changes planes. Can you shed some…

I remember the first time I saw a home with a Gambrel roof. It was a gorgeous, large home down the road from a childhood friend's home. My first thought was that it was a

A look inside our gambrel addition on the creek in Southwest Minneapolis. We have been covering a lot of the exterior of this home on social media because of the...