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Is a gambrel roof a dual pitched roof?

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Yes

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What is a dual pitched roof?
a gable roof is double pitched with vertical ends
Is a gambrel roof a barn roof?
Yes, a gambrel roof is the same as a barn roof. It is similar to a mansard roof, however the mansard roof has "hipped" corners and the gambrel roof does not.Hope that helps!
Are the Gable Roof and gambrel roof the same?
No.
What is a gambrel roof?
The English term 'gambrel roof' means a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper
The roof the roof the roof is on?
Fire.