Framing A Gable Roof Dormer

Instead of extending a shed type dormer across most of a roof you can also take the approach shown here.

Framing a gable roof dormer.

In this video we build a pitched roof. Besides resulting in an interesting look that isn t too massive this design allows you to create cubbyhole type spaces inside the gable ends. Sharp gable roofs are a characteristic of the gothic and classical greek styles of architecture the opposite or inverted form of a gable roof is a v roof or butterfly roof. Average cost and size.

Flared gable photo by nancy andrews. The slope of the gable roof and material used is a prime factor in cost. The end wall of a shed dormer carries the load rather than the sidewalls. 6 remove the shingles and the sheathing board from the area of the roof where the dormer will constructed.

Flare roofs contain more materials and are more complex so take longer to build. On the dormer the flared roof helps shade the windows a boon when dormers face south or west in regions where summers are hot. Appropriately scaled gable dormers bring in light while adding charm and interest to a large or plain roof. A dormer is a roofed structure often containing a window that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof.

Builders facing the job of framing a gable dormer generally use one of two options. If you re a little unsure of your rough framing or roofing skills hire a carpenter to help with this phase of the roof dormer project. There is generally no load bearing issue when the end wall is framed directly over the exterior wall of the first floor. Locate gable dormers on the ends and connect them with a recessed shed dormer.

As a result gable dormers vary in size more than most. Framing a shed dormer is a simpler process than building a gable dormer. A dormer window is a form of roof window. Most simply build a header between two doubled common rafters from the main roof and use this to support the dormer s ridge beam.

Affix the tarp to the roof screwing a 2 by 4 5 08 by 10 16 cm over it. Welcome to part 12 in my series of loft conversion videos where i show you my diy loft conversion from start to finish. Gable roof dormer cost. That said should a dormer become large enough to be considered a cross gable it will hold its own as a major design element.

Wide about 9 ft. Combining dormer designs can solve some difficult design decisions even while complicating roof framing. From the floor to the peak and set back from the front wall of the house about 2 ft. Roll the tarp up so you will be prepared in the event of rain.

110 150 per square foot or 7 050 to 9 600. The gable dormers we built are 6 ft.