A gable roof has two sloping sides meeting at a ridge, with triangular vertical wall sections (gables) at each end.
Gable roofs are the most common residential roof style in the U.S. due to their simple construction and cost efficiency, but the flat vertical gable ends catch more wind load than a hip roof's sloped sides, which is why gable roofs typically score lower on wind mitigation inspections in hurricane-prone regions.
Gable end bracing (additional structural reinforcement at the gable wall) can improve wind performance without changing the roof shape entirely, and is sometimes recommended in wind mitigation assessments.
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