Did you ever notice how a preschooler draws a house? More often than not, it has a gable roof and a chimney with smoke that is perpendicular to the roof rather than the ground. It’s the simplest, most ...

Step inside this stunning 1800s log home, where exposed beams and original log walls evoke timeless charm. The post Rustic ...

Without a doubt, jerkinhead is one of the more curious words in the architectural dictionary. Although it may sound strange, it is a very common architectural roof detail found on many homes and ...

It’s no wonder the early, less-is-more Modernists – and indeed the neo-Modernists practising today – rejected the gable roof: In Western countries, it’s one of the oldest architectural forms. Worse, ...

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general. Whether you’re building a new ...