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Designing Buildings at 07:23, 30 May 2022

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	Rather than constructing gables from masonry, they can be formed by prefabricated spandrel panels. These panels can be installed quickly by crane, and mean that roofing contractors can complete the wall elements under the roof rather than having to get brick or block layers to return to site.		Rather than constructing gables from masonry, they can be formed by prefabricated spandrel panels. These panels can be installed quickly by crane, and mean that roofing contractors can complete the wall elements under the roof rather than having to get brick or block layers to return to site.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* A-frame house.		* A-frame house.
		+	* Bargeboard.
	* Crow-stepped gable.		* Crow-stepped gable.
	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.

Editor at 16:17, 2 October 2020

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	* Spandrel panel.		* Spandrel panel.
	* Types of roof.		* Types of roof.
		+	* Witch window.

−	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 07:36, 20 October 2019

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	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.
	* Eaves.		* Eaves.
		+	* Orkney gables.
	* Mansard roof.		* Mansard roof.
	* Pediment.		* Pediment.

Designing Buildings at 14:03, 19 October 2018

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−	A gable is ~~the~~ section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. It is usually triangular and extends from the eaves to the ~~peak~~, although the shape and detailing depends on the particular structural system. The term ‘gable wall’ (or ‘gable end’) is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it.	+	A gable is a section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. It is usually triangular and extends from the eaves to the ridge, although the shape and detailing depends on the particular structural system used for the roof. The term ‘gable wall’ (or ‘gable end’) is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it.

	In classical architecture, a gable was referred to as a pediment.		In classical architecture, a gable was referred to as a pediment.

−	As well as being designed to be aesthetically pleasing, a gable should be capable of preventing water from entering the intersection between wall and roof. This can be done by carrying the roof out over the top of the end walls ~~(overhanging eaves)~~, ~~typically the design adopted for smaller buildings with timber roofs;~~ or by raising the end walls above roof level (parapet~~) and using~~ a waterproof coping ~~to cap them, typically found on larger masonry buildings~~.	+	As well as being designed to be aesthetically pleasing, a gable should be capable of preventing water from entering the intersection between wall and roof. This can be done by carrying the roof out over the top of the end walls, or by raising the end walls above roof level to form a parapet capped with a waterproof coping.

−	The latter design can take several different forms in terms of its outline. Where roofs are of a steep pitch, gables are ~~often~~ decorated with stepped or curved forms, ornamented with grotesques, statues, scrolls, and so on. A common example is a crow-stepped gable, also known as a stepped gable or corbie step, which takes the form of a stair-step pattern at the top of the stone or brick parapet wall which projects above the roofline.	+	The latter design can take several different forms in terms of its outline. Where roofs are of a steep pitch, gables are sometimes decorated with stepped or curved forms, ornamented with grotesques, statues, scrolls, and so on. A common example is a crow-stepped gable, also known as a stepped gable or corbie step, which takes the form of a stair-step pattern at the top of the stone or brick parapet wall which projects above the roofline. They can be designed with integral windows or vents (as in the above image).

−	~~They can~~ be ~~designed with windows in them or vents (as~~ in the ~~above image)~~.	+	Gables tend to be an inappropriate design for buildings located in hurricane regions since the wind pressures exerted on the gable end can cause the roof to fail.

−	~~Gables tend to~~ be ~~an inappropriate design option for buildings located in hurricane regions since the wind pressures exerted on the gable end~~ can ~~result in a trap that catches wind under the overhang, similar to an umbrella~~, and ~~cause~~ the roof to ~~fail~~.	+	Rather than constructing gables from masonry, they can be formed by prefabricated spandrel panels. These panels can be installed quickly by crane, and mean that roofing contractors can complete the wall elements under the roof rather than having to get brick or block layers to return to site.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 13:57, 19 October 2018

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	A gable is the section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. It is usually triangular and extends from the eaves to the peak, although the shape and detailing depends on the particular structural system. The term ‘gable wall’ (or ‘gable end’) is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it.		A gable is the section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. It is usually triangular and extends from the eaves to the peak, although the shape and detailing depends on the particular structural system. The term ‘gable wall’ (or ‘gable end’) is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it.
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	* Pitched roof.		* Pitched roof.
	* Roofing defects.		* Roofing defects.
		+	* Spandrel panel.
	* Types of roof.		* Types of roof.

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A gable is the section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. It is usually triangular and extends from the eaves to the peak, although the shape and detailing depends on the particular structural system. The term ‘gable wall’ (or ‘gable end’) is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it.

In classical architecture, a gable was referred to as a pediment.

As well as being designed to be aesthetically pleasing, a gable should be capable of preventing water from entering the intersection between wall and roof. This can be done by carrying the roof out over the top of the end walls (overhanging eaves), typically the design adopted for smaller buildings with timber roofs; or by raising the end walls above roof level (parapet) and using a waterproof coping to cap them, typically found on larger masonry buildings.

The latter design can take several different forms in terms of its outline. Where roofs are of a steep pitch, gables are often decorated with stepped or curved forms, ornamented with grotesques, statues, scrolls, and so on. A common example is a crow-stepped gable, also known as a stepped gable or corbie step, which takes the form of a stair-step pattern at the top of the stone or brick parapet wall which projects above the roofline.

They can be designed with windows in them or vents (as in the above image).

Gables tend to be an inappropriate design option for buildings located in hurricane regions since the wind pressures exerted on the gable end can result in a trap that catches wind under the overhang, similar to an umbrella, and cause the roof to fail.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* A-frame house.
* Crow-stepped gable.
* Domestic roofs.
* Eaves.
* Mansard roof.
* Pediment.
* Pitched roof.
* Roofing defects.
* Types of roof.

[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]