The Gable is the triangular end section of a pitched roof. Throughout the different housing periods builders have chosen to decorate this area with a wide range of styles and materials. From roughcast to simple timbering, popular in 1920's and 1930's, to elaborate carved woodwork from the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

 

 

Georgian

1 & 2 Elaborate mid victorain bargeboards. 3 Decorative mock

timber framing. 4 Plain bargeboard topped with an ornate roof finial.5 Ornate gable ends 1882

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Edwardian

1 - 4 Ornate carved wooden bargeboards with fish scale hanging tiles and painted timbering.

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1920's - 1930's

1 & 2 Simpler mock timber framing.

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Traditional Construction Patterns

Edwardian House Style

The Housebuilder's Bible

 

Gable Products

Decorative Barge, Tudor Boards and Eaves Details: House Martin

Architectural Mouldings & Replica Installations: Curley G.R.P. Ltd

Wattim Architectural Joinery

Architectural Garden Centre: Finials

Dormers & Gables: Uncle Johns

Vintage Woodworks: Gable Decorations

Capital Stone Carving

www.flickr.com www.freepedia.co.uk's Gable ends photoset

 

Useful Research Websites

BBC Homes 1920's:

BBC Homes 1930's

Hidden House History

Francis Frith Photo Archive

The Geffrye Museum

English Architecture: Britain Express

Looking at Buildings: Pevsner Architectural Guides

 

Useful Links to Articles

Design Styles- Architecture, interiors and furnishings: Dezignare

1930s and Art Deco Fireplaces

Forum Debates

Channel 4 Homes Forum

How To Repair Brickwork- Youtube

 

Art Deco House Style

Understanding the Edwardian and Inter-War Houses

Thirtiestyle: Home Decoration