Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
Gable roof addition construction.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
Use construction nails 6 in 15 cm apart to secure the plywood around the outer perimeter and along each support.
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.
Now once again there are several ways to add on.
This first installment of a two part series focuses on eaves that do not return onto the gable.
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.
Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
Don t forget to watch part two for more information how to.
Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof.