You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.
Gable to gable roof addition.
It is not a job for beginners.
Adding a gable roof to your existing roof is a great way to increase the value of your home and proves to be a cost efficient project when you do it yourself.
One of the most common dormer types the a roof or doghouse dormer is simply a box with a window added to the roof that is topped with a gable that is tied into to the existing gable.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
By adding a rear side extension or by adding a shed roof to the centre of your existing gable roof.
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.
The two most adopted techniques for extending a gable roof with shed roof addition are.
With some guidance and a few helpful tips your new addition can be a success.