Roof Gable Calculator
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Calculates the area of the gable end based on the span and vertical rise of the roof. It also provides height of the gable.
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Rows
-Rise: Vertical rise of the roof in inches. For example, if the slope of the roof is 4:12, the vertical rise is 4in.
-Span: Span of the gable end in feet-inches (20ft) or inches (240in).
-Overhang: Amount of overhang on this roof in feet-inches (1ft) or inches (12in).
-Gable Height: Height of the gable.
-Gable: Area of the gable in square feet.
-Rake: Linear feet of the rake.
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Examples
Calculate the square feet of a gable if the span is 28ft with 1ft overhang and the slope of the roof is 6 in 12.
-Rise: 6in
-Span: 28ft
-Overhang: 1ft
The following results are calculated:
-Gable Height: 7ft
-Gable: 98.00ft²
-Rake: 33ft 6&1/2in
Keywords
Rise
Span
Overhang
Gable Height
Gable
Rake
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