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Gable, hip & Dutch gable patios & carports
A pitched roof that matches your house. Attached, flyover or freestanding.
What is a gable & hip roof?
A gable roof rises to a peak in the middle like the roof of a house. Hip and Dutch gable roofs are variations with sloping ends. They look like part of the home, give a high, airy ceiling and shed rain and leaves fast.
Best for
- Matching the style of your home
- A high, open ceiling
- Front-of-house carports where looks matter
Good to know
- Gables can be built attached, flyover or freestanding, in single skin or insulated panels.
- The open gable end can be left open, filled with a screen or clad to match.
Gable, hip & Dutch gable patios & carports we have built
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Single skin or insulated?
Single skin
- The lowest-cost option
- Spans up to about 5 m between beams
- Can be built as close as 450 mm to a boundary (with approval)
- Hotter and louder in rain than insulated
- No downlights or fans in the roof
Best for: Carports, flyovers with good air flow, and budget builds.
From underneath you see the ribbed roof sheets and the steel purlins that hold them. Lights and fans fix to the beams.
Quote a single skin roof
Insulated panel
- Keeps the heat out — noticeably cooler underneath
- Quiet in rain
- Finished white (or coloured) ceiling, no visible purlins
- Downlights and ceiling fans built in
- Longer spans, fewer beams
Best for: Patios and outdoor rooms you will sit under and use all year.
From underneath you see a flat, finished ceiling, usually Surfmist, with downlights and a fan set straight into it. Thicker panels span further and insulate better.
Quote a insulated panel roof
Compare the other styles
Guides
- Gable patio ideas for Queensland homes
- Patios and carports on a Brisbane character house
- Pool cabana and pavilion ideas for Queensland backyards
How much does a gable & hip patio or carport cost?
It depends on the size, the roof and the site. Book a free on-site quote: we measure up and give you the price.
Do I need council approval?
Most builds over 10 m² need a building approval. We draw the plans, get the engineering and lodge the approval for you.
Quote a gable & hip build
Send us the size and the address, and we come out and measure up.