The gable-end wall of a building either terminates below ... in the development of seven variations to the basic gable design: gambrel, crow stepped, cross, Dutch, nested, parapet and clipped.

Plus, the simple design sheds water easily and provides ... to heavily alter a home's overall look. The horizontal gable at the end of a gable roof creates an ideal spot for an attic vent.

While this design requires more siding material ... Unlike a hip roof where all four sides slope inward, the end walls on a gable roof are completely vertical. Only two walls of the attic are ...