The one that you drew for the stick figure family is known.
Roof structure gable.
This frame consists of the last two rafters joined together by means of noggings nailed to the inside of the rafters.
To achieve this is a simple frame called a ladder frame is constructed.
Lengths pitches or heights may or may not differ from each other.
The two ridges are perpendicular to each other.
Architects can adjust the design of the gable roof to meet their needs but in general we can organize them into one of four categories.
So it ends up looking like a separate structure attached to the house.
A gable roof is the type of roof that is extensively used in those regions or parts of the world with cold climatic conditions.
Sharp gable roofs are a characteristic of the gothic and classical greek styles of architecture.
The roof extends over the gable wall to give a suitable overhang.
Gable style is also used in the design of fabric structures with varying degree sloped roofs dependent on how much snowfall is expected.
It consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge.
Like rain snow sleet wind and hail.
It is made up of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge.
A gable roof is the classic most commonly occurring roof shape in those parts of the world with cold or temperate climates.
A crossed gable roof is two gable roof sections put together at a right angle.
As seen here a front gable became the perfect entryway to a suburban garage in the age of the private automobile.
The reverse gable is a section of roof that has a gable just like the main part but the gable is at a perpendicular angle to the main roof.
The opposite or inverted form of a gable roof is a v roof or butterfly roof.
The construction of the verge of a gable roof is shown below.
Putting it together is relatively straight forward if you have basic carpentry skills and use precise measurements.
The purpose of your home s roof is to protect the entire structure and you from weather.
A gable roof is a simple symmetrical triangular roof.
The gable is the wall created from a gable roof when you close up a two planed roof triangular walls result on each end defining the gables.
To build your gable roof you ll need wooden boards cut into joists rafters supports and a ridge board in addition to sheathing felt paper and shingles.
The wall gable is similar to a classical pediment but more simple and functional like a basic element of laugier s primitive hut.