Gambrel roof

Barn-style homes are nothing new, but these ideas for today’s farm-fresh designs are.

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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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

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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This 2-car custom garage features a gambrel style roof, a 10' upstairs cathedral ceiling height, insulated overhead doors, a clear span truss package requiring no interior columns, a 18' x 30' upstairs floor space, and much more. Professionally built by our own crew at your location in CT, MA, RI, or New England. Builders of sheds, storage buildings, garages, barns, gazebos, pool houses, cottages, custom homes & commercial buildings in CT, MA, RI, PA, NY, ME, NH, VT.

Calculating a Gambrel Roof with Easy Rafters.

Quintessential Concord Gambrel Town — Mellowes and Paladino