Calculate the area of a saltbox roof — an asymmetrical gable with a short front slope and long sweeping back slope. Classic New England colonial architecture.
Enter building dimensions — ridge is offset toward the front
A saltbox roof is an asymmetrical gable where the ridge is offset toward the front of the building. The front slope is short and steep, while the back slope extends down to the first floor, creating a distinctive silhouette. Named after colonial-era salt containers.