If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif.
Room addition roof tie in.
It is not a job for beginners.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.
That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.
This will seal the parts of the roof together and reduce the risk of leaking.
Getting the right look for your addition s roof is key to integrating it into your home s exterior design.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.
The best way to tie your addition s roof in with the rest of the house is to take cues.
Cut two rafters with a circular saw to the pitch of the addition roof and nail them across the rafters on the old roof.
You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters.
The easiest way to tie in the new shingles with the old is with a cut valley see four ways to shingle a valley.
Called tying in this helps to weatherproof and strengthen the joint.
They form an upside down v with the point at the top of the addition roof.
Tying in a flat roof addition makes it possible to extend and add to your existing property without affecting the look of it.
If done properly the flat roof can be tied in so that it doesn t change the look of the house at all.
Step 1 plan.