Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
Gable roof addition construction.
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.
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.
Place a piece of the plywood on the bottom corner of your roof making sure the edges are on a rafter beam.
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.
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.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
Put roof sheathing on top of your roof.
Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof.