Extending A Gable End Roof

Several methods exist based on the current roof design.

Extending a gable end roof.

It sounds like you want to extend the eaves and create soffits and also extend the rake boards on the gable sides. And this still depends on the opening left over by the cut of the rafter at the plate the roof sets on. This is part two there will be a l. With a larger tie in you can extend farther than 1.

How to extend gable end roof overhang. The average overhang on a gable end is 30 to 60 cm 12 to 24 inches wide. A gable end roof overhang protects the home from moisture. Sure you can do that.

Just bear in mind that when you continue the pitch of the roof out you may overshadow the tops of your windows or affect other trim components on the upper sides of your home especially if you plan on returning the soffit flat. This summer we will be repairing water damage to the wall directly beneath this gable along with re roofing and re siding. There will be more work involved weaving the new shingles into the old but the process is really the same. I figured 2 for the tie in was about the most a person could reach without having to remove the roof sheathing.

The wider the overhang on the gable end the less moisture infiltration. However for larger extensions you ll need to hire a professional to get up there and remove large portions of the roof before extending the overhang. Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm. Adding a gable roof to an existing roof is no small project and is best left to the professionals.

Here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof. For the arrangement of the gable end overhang for the standard roof you lengthen the ridge beam beyond the facade for previously verified length using cut rafters. The minimum required overhang is determined by the local climate. However you can have an understanding of the work being done or even do it yourself if you have prior experience with roofing projects.

Is the process any different for extending a gable end overhang the process is really the same because you still need to strip off the shingles and attach the extensions back into the rafters.