Roof Over Side Of House

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Roof over side of house.

Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface. After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. Mansard roofs are a popular option for buildings wishing to maximize the amount of living space in the building providing the option to use the loft as an additional living space.

Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones. A mansard roof is a four sided gambrel roof with each side having a double slope of one steep slope and one shallow upper slope. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. 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.

Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.