This video will provide you with a few ideas on how to attach a new home addition to an existing building with a full gable roof.
Gable roof addition construction.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
Now once again there are several ways to add on.
When matched to the angle and proportions of other rooflines on the house your gable roof will add visual interest and character to the home making the addition look like an asset that belongs with the house.
Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof.
The three primary variables to consider when designing the eaves for a gable roof are the width of the gable trim the projection of the eaves and the details at the corner of the gable ends.
Don t forget to watch part two for more information how to.
Put roof sheathing on top of your roof.
Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.