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.
Gable roof addition.
It is not a job for beginners.
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.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.
There are four main roof options to consider.
Here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.
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.
You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.