They re easy to recognize because of the triangular shape they create on the two of the four sides of the garage called a gable.
Gable roof garage addition.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.
Here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
Either the addition is added to form a t shape to the house with the ridge running perpendicular to the main house roof or the addition is continued on the end of the house making it longer with the ridge running the same way as the existing house.
Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents.
Gable end walls that support a second floor or ridge beam will require a larger header and temporary support.
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming farmhouse inspired design.
Clad in low maintenance siding the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal with its columned porch multiple gables shutters and interesting roof lines.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.
A gable style roof is very common in the us and has been a go to option for many homeowners.