If you look at the homes in your area, chances are that most of them will have gable roofs. A gable-style roof is one of the most common types you'll see in the U.S. because of its many advantages.

In this episode, we install a synthetic peel and stick water and ice shield over our cabin sheathing for waterproofing. We secure ourselves on our steep 12/12 pitch roof using two roof ridge anchors.