Materials & Renders

Gable End

"The triangular external wall between the eaves and the ridge of a pitched roof. Often the tallest paintable wall on a UK semi-detached or end-terrace property."

British English entry — uses UK spelling (colour, grey, favourite, neighbourhood) and UK units (square metres, litres, postcode). Optimised for homeowners and decorators across the United Kingdom.

Colour definition in detail

Gable ends are highly exposed to driven rain, especially on west-facing elevations. Breathable masonry paint with strong water repellency (silicone masonry paint) is the typical specification.

Synonyms & Related Colour Terms

Gable wall Gable

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