Because gable roofs are very simple, they're often accompanied by dormers, which rise vertically from the roof slopes to create more living space and architectural interest. Within the larger ...

Side-gable homes have the entry on a slanted roof side. Dormers aren’t found on the gable, but windows can be on gables. The style of the roof above the window defines the style of a dormer window.

“A dormer is an architectural feature: a window that sticks out from the roof plane, with its own little walls and roof,” says Patrick. “A gable, on the other hand, refers to a type of roo ...

Although it may sound strange, it is a very common architectural roof detail found on many homes and structures in our community. In short, no pun intended, it is a gable roof that has been cut ...