This is the simplest solution a single slope that s attached to the original house at the high point and slants down to the outer wall of the addition.
Work shed roof additions.
The gambrel roof has a distinct look for sure.
Determine your desired roof pitch.
Nail a 2 by 6 inch header board between studs over that doorway and secure it with studs from the header to the floor.
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A shed roof over a full height addition may tie into a gable roof by resting the upper end of the shed rafters against the gable roof s ridge.
While not essential a reciprocating saw will simplify the wall tear out.
This is a popular alteration to the standard gable roof providing more headroom and space for an extension without having to completely alter the existing roof.
Frame a wide doorway by bracing the shed roof temporarily and cutting studs with a reciprocal saw.
It s a 4 sided roof.
Depending upon site conditions it might require altering windows at the second floor or creating an unobtrusive notch in the new roof to accommodate the existing windows.
Build a real addition by removing the siding from the shed and building new walls.
In addition to a basic set of carpentry tools you ll need a hammer drill to bore holes for the concrete anchors and ladders or rented scaffolding to finish the roofing and other exterior details.
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If the outside edge is 8 feet high and the area being covered is 15 feet attach the shed roof addition at least 9 feet 3 inches above the level of the porch or other area being roofed or 10 feet 6.
His work has appeared in the south bend tribune.
Some gable roof designs have a shed roof addition on the side.
Leave this doorway open.
The term pitch refers to the slope of the roof.
A shed roof should slope at least 1 inch per foot but 2 or 3 inches will be better.
We spent roughly 2 000 for materials for this 5 x 12 ft.
It s easy for the contractor to build and easy on the homeowner s budget says schultz but it makes the new space look like an obvious add on.