A pitched roof with a subtle curve subverts the otherwise traditional barn-like form of this house in Kent, UK, designed by ...

Q: I own a 1970s-era ranch home (26 feet by 42 feet) with gable vents at the ends. I had a 24-by-26-foot addition put on it. The builder did a roof ridge venting system on the addition and insisted ...

If you look at the homes in your area, chances are that most of them will have gable roofs. A gable-style roof is one of the most common types you'll see in the U.S. because of its many advantages.