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