If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif.
Extend a gable roof.
With a larger tie in you can extend farther than 1.
A gable roof is a simple symmetrical triangular roof.
To build your gable roof you ll need wooden boards cut into joists rafters supports and a ridge board in addition to sheathing felt paper and shingles.
Building a gable roof over your existing deck will make it more comfortable providing shade and shelter from the rain.
How to extend gable end roof overhang.
That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.
For the arrangement of the gable end overhang for the standard roof you lengthen the ridge beam beyond the facade for previously verified length using cut rafters.
You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.
Putting it together is relatively straight forward if you have basic carpentry skills and use precise measurements.
The gable design of the roof will also allow for excellent rain and snow runoff in wet climates.
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.
And this still depends on the opening left over by the cut of the rafter at the plate the roof sets on.
It is not a job for beginners.
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Follow these steps to build one of these functional roofs yourself.
I figured 2 for the tie in was about the most a person could reach without having to remove the roof sheathing.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm.
Adding on to a house or structure is a great way to get more room without building an entire new house.