Gable roof
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002494
A common roof design characterized by two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, forming a triangular shape at each end. The triangular wall section beneath the roofline is known as the gable. This roof style is popular for its simple construction and efficient water shedding, and it can be found on many residential and commercial buildings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002494 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Satteldach; Spanish: techo a dos aguas; French: toit à pignon |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002494",
"term": "Gable roof",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A common roof design characterized by two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, forming a triangular shape at each end. The triangular wall section beneath the roofline is known as the gable. This roof style is popular for its simple construction and efficient water shedding, and it can be found on many residential and commercial buildings.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Satteldach",
"es": "techo a dos aguas",
"fr": "toit à pignon"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gable-roof/"
}
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