Here's a roof type that can be seen throughout the older cities as well as rural areas: the gambrel roof. With the availability of long straight roofing materials today, the gambrel is a stylistic statement that is softer and less tall than a conventional straight pitch with the same span. But it's roots are in a time where materials were used more judiciously and it balanced efficiency and aesthetics. This video explores this roof style's history and how we build it today.
