**History of Dutch Gable Roof:**
– Originated in Flanders in the 16th century
– Spread globally through Dutch colonial expansion
– Adopted by Anglo-American designers in the 19th century
– Continued trend of traditional styles into the 20th century
– Now commonly seen in suburban homes worldwide
**Related Roof Styles and Resources:**
– Dutch gable roof is a combination of gable and hip roofs
– Half-hip or Dutch hip roof is a variation combining hip and gable elements
– East Asian hip-and-gable roof shares similarities with Dutch gable roof
– Additional resources available on Dutch gable roof architecture
– Wikimedia Commons and other platforms offer media and information on related roof shapes
**Characteristics of Dutch Gable Roof:**
– Features a small gable at the top of a hip roof
– Combines benefits of gable and hip roofs
– Adds architectural interest to a building
– Provides shade and rain protection through overhangs
– Reduces moisture content in soil to prevent decay
**Benefits of Dutch Gable Roof:**
– Optimizes the use of building materials effectively
– Offers habitable attics due to the effective roof design
– Suitable for regions with lower snow loads
– Provides covered relaxation space for occupants
– Reduces issues related to foundation decay and termite infestations
**References and Additional Information:**
– References from notable sources like Virginia Savage McAlester and Mark Gelernter
– Wikipedia serves as a source of information on Dutch gable roof
– Categories include Roofs and Architectural element stubs
– Architectural element article stub available for expansion
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A Dutch gable roof or gablet roof (in Britain) is a roof with a small gable at the top of a hip roof. The term Dutch gable is also used to mean a gable with parapets. Some sources refer to this as a gable-on-hip roof.
A Dutch gable roof combines the benefits of both the gable and the hip roof[how?] while adding additional architectural interest. A drawback of a hip framed roof is its reduced attic space for a given roof pitch compared to a simple gable roof. In Mediterranean climates with lower snow loads high roof pitches and their greater consumption of materials and labor are unnecessary. Simple gable roofs are also problematic, as the lower low eaves made possible by a shallow pitched hip roof provide the opportunity for both shade and rain protection in the form of an overhang or latticed porch. The shade these create keeps a structure cooler, their covered space is an attractive place for relaxation and escape from heat trapped inside, and the rain "shadow" created by overhangs greatly reduces the moisture content of the soil. This inhibits both foundation decay and subterranean termites common in these areas.
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Dutch gable roof:
A Dutch gable roof is a type of roof that combines elements of a gable roof and a hip roof. It features a gable (triangular) end on a hip roof, creating a distinctive shape with a small gable at the top. This style is often used in architectural design to add visual interest and character to a building.