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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.
If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s.
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.
It is not a job for beginners.
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.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.
There are four main roof options to consider.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
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.
You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.