Gable ends
There are 2 main types of arrangement at the gable verges :-- slates stopping at the gable wall
- roof overhanging with barge boards
Our own preference is for overhanging verges with barge boards - on the grounds that they look better (but its a subjective opinion) and provide slightly more protection against the ingress of rain. The down side of barge boards is the extra cost in terms of:
- gable ladder required (from the truss supplier)
- extra work in fitting the gable ladder into the gable walls
- extra wood or uPVC required for the barge boards and soffit
- extra work in fitting the barge boards and soffit
- a few more slates/tiles required
Decorative apex finishes are also an option - see the Swish building products site for some illustrations.
