Gable Roof Gable Dormer Framing Details

Raising an eyebrow adding a gracefully curved eyebrow window to a roof takes precise planning some unusual framing and curved templates for roof sheathing.

Gable roof gable dormer framing details. Download this free cad block of an architectural gable dormer framing. This cad drawing is created in isometric view. Gable dormers get their name from the gable roof covering them. Pros of gable roofs.

Each dormer adds about 30 sq. 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. Wide about 9 ft. Roof frame plan roof frame plan details the rafters and the spacing of the roof.

Also known as pitched or peaked roof gable roofs are some of the most popular roofs in the us. Framing a dramatic dormer if doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren t dressy enough a dormers can add an exciting design note and they re easier to seal against the elements. This means the sidewalls of the dormer bear and transfer the weight of the dormer rafters to the existing main roof rafters or the existing floor joists in the room attic below. The gable dormers we built are 6 ft.

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. Gable roofs will easily shed water and snow provide more space for an attic or vaulted ceilings and allow more ventilation. These dormers are built perpendicular to the existing roof plane with their ridges extending out from the existing roof. Autocad 2000 dwg all layers are purged to help keep your cad files clean from unwanted layers.

From the floor to the peak and set back from the front wall of the house about 2 ft.