Dutch-Gable

Mod-Roof > Dutch Gable (a.k.a. ‘Boston Hip’)

This command creates a Dutch gable on a full hip or a flying hip.  You need to know the horizontal distance from the base of the hip to the face of the new gable.

After you select the command, you are prompted to locate the ridge at the hip end. You will then notice a flashing line at the base of the hip that gives you a reference to measure from.

Also, the Dutch Gable defaults dialog is displayed which allows you to set the Dutch gable parameters.

Distance of gable from base of hip

This is the distance from the flashing line to the face of the gable.  A value of zero will put the face of the gable at the base of the hip.  A positive value offsets the face of the gable towards the ridge apex you selected.  A negative value offsets the face of the gable to the other side.

Gable Overhang
This is the verge overhang of the new gable.  The base of the gable is automatically assigned as an apron flashing.

The diagram below demonstrates the creation of a Dutch gable.

BEFORE                                                  AFTER

A fine example Dutch Gables on a roof with various eave heights, in addition to barge(rake) lines above the main door.