Framing Gable Roof Addition Tie In

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Framing gable roof addition tie in.

Cut two rafters with a circular saw to the pitch of the addition roof and nail them across the rafters on the old roof. Up from the valley center and cut through the shingles and underlayment. Butt the first new truss against the old one. 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.

Tie into the end of an existing gable roof by removing existing facing boards wall siding and any other obstructions back to the first truss of the old roof. The easiest way to tie in the new shingles with the old is with a cut valley see four ways to shingle a valley. Wrapped up framing to get roof ready for sheathing. Help my channel by making amazon purchases through this link.

Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning. Tying in to an existing gable roof. Https amzn to 38xt1eh or donate to suppor. Then mount new trusses on the new addition walls.

Sep 12 2020 explore peter baker s board roof tie in on pinterest. The roofing cement will resist possible leaks overnight. They form an upside down v with the point at the top of the addition roof. Called tying in this helps to weatherproof and strengthen the joint.