Louvre Roof 1905-1918

Due to the non-existence of air conditioning at the time the early homes were built, good ventilation was highly favourable. To remove hot air from the roof cavity, gablets were built into the ridge cap. The gablets had louvered slats built in. Air would enter from open eaves and convection currents would force the hot air out of the gablet. Due to this open air system, wooden slats and bird wire was used for the eaves to prevent birds and vermin from entering the roof cavity.