A gable is a section of wall located at the end of a pitched roof, between the edges of the intersecting pitches. ... The term 'gable wall' (or 'gable end') is used to refer to the gable and the whole wall below it. In classical architecture, a gable was referred to as a pediment.

What does gable end mean on a house?

A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of intersecting roof pitches. ... The term gable wall or gable end more commonly refers to the entire wall, including the gable and the wall below it.

What is the purpose of gable ends?

The gable vents turn into intake vents and bring in warmer air to the attic space. Some attic fans or whole-house fans are too powerful for the attic. If the negative pressure they create by exhausting attic air is strong enough, they can draw conditioned air from your living space into your attic, and then outside.