Gambrel Facts Sheet

This style of roof is common

in the midwest and southern
regions in the United States,
mostly in farms and
barnyards.

Disadvantages
Advantages:
a. Weather- Cant endure snowfall, heavy winds,
a. Easy to build at a low cost (simple to frame)
and heavy breezy weather as it is not tough to handle
b. Upper floor has plenty of space
pressure.
c. Aesthetically pleasing (complex and
b. Durability- These roofs demand frequent
symmetrical)
maintenance. They need to be made durable, painted,
d. Historical legacy (used by Dutch and
protected on a time-to-time basis.
Georgian style architecture during Colonial America)
c. Facing- South facing heavy winds and rain can
harm the roof top area.
d. Discrimination - It is not very easy to differentiate
between gambrel roofs and bold roofs that posses change
in affix designs.