How do you attach rafters to an existing roof?

How do you attach rafters to an existing roof?

Cut one side of the horizontal roof beam on an angle so that the rafters sit flush on it. Using your nail gun, attach the horizontal beam and cut the two outer rafters to sit flush on top of the existing house roof. Install the two outer rafters and attach a plain rafter beam to the very edge of the existing roof.

Where are gable roofs most common?

Gable roofs are by far the most common roof style you'll find not only in the Boston area, but across America. Just take a look at the houses along the shore protecting Quincy roofs, or atop one of the many ranch houses across Brockton's sprawling neighborhoods.

How do you vault a gable roof?

Wikipedia describes a gable as “the triangular portion of a wall between edges of intersecting roof pitches.” A gable roof includes two sloping sides and at least one gable. Here are a few gable roof photos, so you can see what they look like.

What is a gable roof design?

A gabled roof is a roof with two sloping sides that come together at a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension, called a gable, at the top. Also known as pitched or peaked roof, gable roofs are some of the most popular roofs in the US.