Roof Components

• There are two components to each side of a gambrel roof: the upper slope and the lower slope. The lower slope is steep, so that snow will slide off instead of accumulate. The upper slope is not as steep, to allow for greater space underneath the roof. This is why the gambrel roof has always been a popular choice for barns and houses where space is at a premium. It allows for much greater storage or living space without the problems of flat roofs.