Here s a gambrel roof diagram.
Gambrel roof with porch.
The upper slope is less steep than the lower slope maximizing space on the upper level.
This roof design makes the gambrel barn a prime option for adding a loft where you can conveniently organize your seasonal items or anything you want out of reach.
We are including an example here just in case this might be an option for you.
The top sides are not as steeply sloping as the bottom sides.
Home with a gambrel roof.
However that doesn t mean there aren t any.
We haven t personally seen a porch with a gambrel roof.
The gambrel roof is two sided with two slopes on each half.
Often found in french colonial and ranch styles gambrel roofs have two slopes to each side the lower slope being much steeper.