You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.
Gable roof addition.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
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.
If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s.
It is not a job for beginners.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.
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.
Called tying in this helps to weatherproof and strengthen the joint.
There are four main roof options to consider.
This is the simplest solution a single slope that s attached to the original house at the high point and.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.