Gable Roof Addition

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.

Gable roof addition.

Here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof. 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. You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters. It is not a job for beginners.

When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together. You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris. If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s. Called tying in this helps to weatherproof and strengthen the joint.

Either the addition is added to form a t shape to the house with the ridge running perpendicular to the main house roof or the addition is continued on the end of the house making it longer with the ridge running the same way as the existing house. There are four main roof options to consider.