Gable Roof Addition

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Gable roof addition.

This is the simplest solution a single slope that s attached to the original house at the high point and. The gable roof is one of the most popular roof designs due to its attractive symmetrical shape efficiency at shedding water and option for attic space. Either the addition is added to form a t shape to the house with the ridge running perpendicular to the main house roof or the addition is continued on the end of the house making it longer with the ridge running the same way as the existing house. It is not a job for beginners.

If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s. Here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof. Building a gabled roof requires basic carpentry tools and skills but as long as you make precise cuts and measurements you ll be able to make a roof for any simple structure. You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.

Tying a gable roof into an existing roof is a long expensive project usually undertaken only when there is a major addition or renovation to a house. Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.