Use 1 2 in 1 3 cm plywood to cover the entire surface of your roof.
Gable roof addition construction.
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.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
Don t forget to watch part two for more information how to.
Place a piece of the plywood on the bottom corner of your roof making sure the edges are on a rafter beam.
This first installment of a two part series focuses on eaves that do not return onto the gable.
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.
Now once again there are several ways to add on.
Use construction nails 6 in 15 cm apart to secure the plywood around the outer perimeter and along each support.