Gable vs. Hip Roof: Which Is Better For Metal Roofing?
There are dozens of different types of roof shapes but two of the most common are gable roofs and hip roofs. When it's time to replace your roof material or put on a new roof on a new construction, you might be wondering if the shape of your roof affects the roof types you should consider installing. At Western States Metal Roofing, we’ve been manufacturing metal roofing and siding panels for decades and are often asked about when it’s best to use a metal roof. In this article, we go over the differences between gable roofs and hip roofs and they relate to metal roofing. What Is A Gable Roof? A gable roof, also known as a pitched roof or a peaked roof, is a roof design where there are two sloping sides that come together at a ridge. Gable roofs are less complex and usually less expensive than hipped roofs. Standing Seam roof in Corten AZP Raw There are also many variations of a gable roof, such as a gambrel roof. These roof shapes generally also have some features that are found ...