Hip Roof Into Gable Roof

Hip roofs are sometimes preferred because they can offer more usable living space without the steep sides.

Hip roof into gable roof.

Due to the fact that a hip roof requires a more complicated design and build a hipped roof will cost more than a gabled roof. If you want to convert your old hip roof to a gable roof then you should be prepared for some major changes in your roof. Half hip roof this is an add on to a gable roof where the end of the gable includes a small hip roof section that slopes toward the ridge. A dutch gable is a hybrid of the gable and hip roof.

Hip roofs slant down on all four sides to form a level edge around the house. The hip ends are framed with diagonal rafters from the peak to the wall. Hip roofs require more materials additional seams more planning and more labour than the construction of a gabled roof. Also known as a clipped gable or jerkin head roof also known as a clipped gable or jerkin head roof.

A gable roof is placed at the top of a hip roof for more space and enhanced aesthetic appeal. A gable roof has two faces whereas a hip roof will have four. Gable roofs are more common.