Hip Roof Into Gable Roof

A dutch gable is a hybrid of the gable and hip roof.

Hip roof into gable roof.

Gable roofs are more common. The hip roof will not have enough support to convert to a gable roof so you must add additional supporting structures to make the conversion possible. Hip roofs are sometimes preferred because they can offer more usable living space without the steep sides. A gable roof has two faces whereas a hip roof will have four.

Due to the fact that a hip roof requires a more complicated design and build a hipped roof will cost more than a gabled roof. Hip roofs require more materials additional seams more planning and more labour than the construction of a gabled roof. If you want to convert your old hip roof to a gable roof then you should be prepared for some major changes in your roof. The hip ends are framed with diagonal rafters from the peak to the wall.

Half hip roof this is an add on to a gable roof where the end of the gable includes a small hip roof section that slopes toward the ridge. A gable roof is placed at the top of a hip roof for more space and enhanced aesthetic appeal. The center portion of a hip roof is framed just like a gable roof with common rafters from a peak to two outside walls.