Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
Home additoin with gable roof.
Commonly used roof material types include asphalt shingles clay tiles wood and metal.
Gable roof with shed addition some gable roof designs have a shed roof addition on the side.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
Yes your choice of materials when adding a gable roof to an existing roof matters.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
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.
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.