GAMBREL

Many barns are built with gambrel roofs.

A 'gambrel' (also known as a Dutch gambrel) is a usually symmetrical two-sided roof with two slopes on each side. The upper slope is positioned at a shallow angle while the lower slope is quite steep. This design provides the advantages of a sloped roof while maximizing head space on the building's upper level. The name comes the Medieval Latin word ''gamba'' meaning ''hoof'', or ''leg of an animal''.
The gambrel roof is associated with Colonial architecture.

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★ Mansard roof

External links



★ How to Build a Gambrel Roof

★ The Restoration of an 18th Century Gambrel Home in Virginia

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