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.

Gable roof addition construction. Use construction nails 6 in 15 cm apart to secure the plywood around the outer perimeter and along each support. Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof. Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof. Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof.

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. 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. Don t forget to watch part two for more information how to.

The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.