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Show Gambrel Roof Adaptable The gambrel roof, which in Its simplest sim-plest form is often to be found on barns, can be adapted with admirable results to certain types of American architecture. The gambrel. like the gable roof, has steep slopes which shed the snow and rain, but because of i lie two slopes or angels it has an advantage over the gable roof in increased in-creased attic space, so useful in the American home. The hip roof is experiencing an era of popularity due to the bungalow type of house that has becune so prevalent in modern American communities. com-munities. The hip roof has four sides two of which extend laterally from the ridge beam, while the other two sides extenil from the ends of this beam. |