All roofs, even ones that look flat, need to slope to some degree so that snowmelt and rainfall can drain off. But beyond that basic requirement, architects and builders have a lot of leeway, and they've used that creative freedom to invent a wonderful array of roof designs.
This house appears to have two gable roofs, but only if you drive by quickly. The real roof has a very low pitch. The gables are false fronts, similar to the showy facades often found on small commercial buildings. Their only purpose is to change the look of the house.
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