Overlapping Gable Roof

Because of this you should start at the lowest part of the slope and work upward.

Overlapping gable roof.

Learn how to overlap gable trim on a metal roof. Variations of a gable roof open gable roof a hip roof on a square structure where all sides join to form a single peak. Gambrel roof a multi sided. Start at the back end of one gable.

Box gable roof a type of hip roof where each side includes two different sloping angles with the lower angle much. Mark the walls on gable sides using a ladder a tape measure a speed square and a pencil. Adding on to a house or structure is a great way to get more room without building an entire new house. Also known as a pyramid.

A basic rule of thumb for installing metal roofing is that the piece of roofing higher up on the slope should always overlap the one below it. Tying in to an existing gable roof 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. Measure 1 1 2 inches in on the wall cap and draw a line with the square across the cap board. Measure 23 1 2 inches in and make a second line to mark the outside of the second truss from the end.

Butt the first new truss against the old one. Then mount new trusses on the new addition walls.