There is no one perfect roof design for all situations but an excellent consideration for your home is Dutch Gable Carport Kits. Some designs offer increased protection from the elements, while other designs are geared towards aesthetics and style. We will be looking at a particular design known as the “Dutch Gable roof.”  This is a simple design similar to a traditional gable roof mixed with a Hip roof,  that can provide homeowners with many advantages in aesthetics, improved light and better ventilation. We will discuss these advantages in this article so you can determine if it is right for your project.

Dutch Gable Roof History

The Dutch gable roof has been in use since the 1800s and is still a popular design today. It is a simple roof design, the lower roof planes basically have a ‘second’ gable roof with end triangular in-fills on the top. The Dutch gable roof can be used for any building, no matter what the size or location. This attractive design makes your additions stand out or blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

The Dutch Gable Carport or Patio

A Dutch gable carport or patio gives a more open feel compared to a traditional gable. It is cooler underneath than a flat roof or Skillion Carport. The Dutch Gable is popular in all Australian states and tends to 'match' most home profiles. The majority of Australian homes have a Dutch gable profile on at least the side. A Dutch gable carport always offers a classy finish to your home addition.

Dutch Gable is a simple and attractive design.

A Dutch gable is a simple, yet attractive carport or garden patio addition. The classic design will give your home an elegant appearance and offers easy matching colour choices to the home. It is one of the most popular types of roof profile, and it's a favourite of home builders in all Australian states. If you are looking for something that balances a home addition with a classical/timeless appeal, a Dutch Gable may be the answer.

Dutch gable patios add outdoor living space for a barbecue area or patio or of course, a carport for your vehicles adding extra covered protection to your home while enhancing the appearance of your home exterior. They are a classic Aussie carport design. They blend well with most homes while offering additional covered space for entertainment, boat storage, caravan storage or your vehicle. 

Dutch Gable Carport Kits available to your exact specifications

Professional Choice Sheds will design any size Dutch Gable carport. They are low maintenance, relatively easy to install, and they are designed to maintain their appearance for your lifetime. A Dutch Gable design has a wide range of other advantages besides giving you protection in bad weather conditions.

This design requires a little construction knowledge but they are easy to install with the state-of-the-art plans supplied, complete with QR Codes to take you to a video if you have a problem. A Dutch Gable roof is similar to a traditional gable roof, however it incorporates an additional ‘gable’ in the centre of the sloping roof which helps to keep the roof strong and stable.

Dutch Gable carports are often used in conjunction with a detached garage, creating a mini-storage compound that can also be accessible from inside your home. This style carport’s attractive roof design adds plenty of visual appeal to your property.

The Dutch Gable Carport kit Roof

The Dutch gable roof is built by positioning the two gable roof sides at an angle, usually around 20 degrees, and adding an additional gable at the top of the roof. It is a combination of a hip roof and a gable roof. The roof pitch on a Dutch gable is steeper than a Skillion roof making the roof much higher. When the wind blows from one direction, the steep pitch helps absorb some of the wind gusts so that it does not hit your home as hard. They are a strong design well-suited to cyclonic areas. The protection a Dutch Gable can give to the home can make for better energy efficiency.

Dutch Gable Carport Kits Summary

A Dutch gable profile makes an attractive additional to any new structure around your yard. It is an ideal construction offering a cooler area under the hot Australian sun. Often at no extra cost, a Dutch gable carport or patio can be made “Solar Ready”. This allows for an additional load of 20 kg/m2 on the roof. This extra strength means you can safely add solar panels to the roof at a future date. 

The Dutch gable carport will give added elegance to a traditional gabled roof. The structure itself is not difficult to build, requires little maintenance, and can be built almost anywhere.