Historically, gambrel roofs have been prominent in Dutch Colonial and Georgian-style architecture, as well as in barn roofs and farmhouses across North America since the 17th century.

The roof defines a home. From a broad, gently sloping plane with a deep overhang to crossed gables punctuated by a rounded turret, roofs are characteristic of the style and period in which a home ...

The gambrel, often used on barns, ... architecture following the world wars of the 20th century and our country’s exposure to a new “old” look in roof designs.

Photograph of a village in rolling hills. Large boulders sit on the side of the dirt road in the foreground. A gambrel roof barn stands in the middle of the field behind the post and wire fence next ...

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general. Whether you’re building a ...