Definition of gable roof
: a double-sloping roof that forms a gable at each end
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The homes, designed by prominent Valley architect Ralph Haver, are characterized by a very low-pitch front-facing gable roof and the floor to ceiling windows.
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The broken-gable roof is characteristic of the classic cottage form in Pointe Coupee during the 19th century.
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The school’s main structure is a two-story Mediterranean Revival building that features stucco walls, a gable roof and a parapet entry with columns and an arched doorway.
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