If you look at the homes in your area, chances are that most of them will have gable roofs. A gable-style roof is one of the most common types you'll see in the U.S. because of its many advantages.

Without even knowing it, you were able to draw a gable roof ever since you were a little kid, that’s how popular this style is. Gable roofs are the most common ones in modern architecture. They’re ...