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.
Home additoin with gable roof.
Gable end addition here we will focus on adding length to the end of a house roof.
Yes your choice of materials when adding a gable roof to an existing roof matters.
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.
Gable roof with shed addition some gable roof designs have a shed roof addition on the side.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
Now once again there are several ways to add on.