A gambrel or barn style roof is simply a gable roof with a change in slope partway up the roof.
													
																	Gambrel type roof. 
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	The top sides are not as steeply sloping as the bottom sides. 
																	A gambrel style shed roof offers the most storage space in the attic when compared to a gable or saltbox style shed roof. 
																	Here s a gambrel roof diagram. 
																	If you plan on building and installing your own gambrel roof you ll have to draw out plans first to determine the proper dimensions. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	It is a symmetrical two sided roof. 
																	In a gambrel roof usually the lower slope is steep whereas the upper slope is placed at a relatively shallow angle. 
																	To calculate a gambrel roof select gambrel roof from the roof type dropdown list or click on the appropriate toolbar button to calculate a gambrel roof. 
																	Besides its unique appearance a gambrel roof also serves to maximize the usable floor space in the attic area. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	The guidelines i am about to explain for you outline the steps i use when i am designing my gambrel shed plans barn shed plans and small barn plans. 
																	A gambrel roof is a popular roof style on many contemporary barns and sheds. 
																	Gambrel roofs are symmetrical with two slopes on each side of the roof. 
																	A gambrel roof is a gable roof design with 4 sides instead of 2 sides.