Roofing Shapes

Gable - A traditional triangular roof with symmetrical sides.

Cross Gable - Same as a gable roof but is has two parts that cross.

Flat - A flat roof is nearly horizontal with only a slight inclination that lets the water run off.

Mansard - A four-sided roof with double slopes on all sides. The lower slope is much steeper than the upper.

Hipped - A low-pitched roof that allows for large eaves on a building.

Cross Hipped - Same as a hipped roof but it has two parts that cross.

Pyramidal - A hipped roof that forms a pyramid shape.

Shed - Same as a gable roof but with only one slope.

Saltbox - Same as a gable roof other the fact that the two sides of it are not symmetrical.

Gambrel - When viewed from the side, this roof looks bell-like.