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A gable roof is a common roof design with two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, creating triangular ends called gables. It's one of the most popular roof styles due to its simple construction and effective water drainage.
The calculator uses the gable roof area formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the total surface area of both sloping sides plus any additional area from the eaves overhang.
Details: Accurate roof area calculation is essential for material estimation, cost calculation, and construction planning. It helps determine the amount of roofing materials needed, such as shingles, underlayment, and flashing.
Tips: Enter the length and rise in meters, and include any eaves measurement. All values must be valid positive numbers. For best results, take precise measurements of your roof dimensions.
Q1: What's the difference between rise and pitch?
A: Rise is the vertical height measurement, while pitch is the ratio of rise to span (usually expressed as a fraction like 4/12).
Q2: Should I include both sides of the eaves?
A: The calculator automatically accounts for eaves on both sides of the roof when you input the total eaves measurement.
Q3: How accurate is this calculation for complex roofs?
A: This calculator is designed for standard gable roofs. For roofs with dormers, multiple ridges, or complex shapes, professional measurement is recommended.
Q4: Can I use this for roofing material estimation?
A: Yes, but remember to add 10-15% extra for waste, cutting, and overlapping when ordering materials.
Q5: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters, but you can convert from feet by multiplying by 0.3048 (1 foot = 0.3048 meters).