A gable patio has a pitched roof that rises to a peak, like the roof of a house. It looks like part of the home, gives a high, airy ceiling and sheds rain and leaves quickly.
Why gables suit Queensland
The extra height in the middle lets hot air rise away from you, and the steep pitch handles heavy summer storms. On a classic Queenslander or a brick home with a pitched roof, a gable patio blends right in.
Filling the gable end
- Leave it open for the most light and air
- Add a slatted screen for shade and a feature look
- Clad it to match the house
- Use clear sheeting to keep the light in
Hip and Dutch gable
A hip roof slopes down on all sides; a Dutch gable is a hip with a small gable at the top. Both suit homes with hip roofs and give a finished, built-in look.
Gable carports
At the front of the house, a gable carport looks far better than a flat roof and gives more height for 4WDs and roof racks.
