While the home s primary roof is a more steeply pitched hip roof the porch roof does not need to be the same pitch.
How to add a porch to a gambrel roof.
Gambrel roofs are the sort of things that you will see on many barns because they make the best use of all the space available.
The porch roof may match the pitch of your home or have a more shallow roof pitch.
The detached porch below has a metal hip roof.
Very little space is wasted in the pitch of the roof because the gambrel roof addition is so wide.
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.
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Position the rafters on top of the sill plate.
On this home the roof pitch is the same as that of the gables on the dormers.
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Extend the existing rafters or truss ends.
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You can either tie into the rafter ends at the end board or use a ledger.
Fitting your own gambrel roof.
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Accentuate the front door making the entrance undeniable.
Use screws to secure the rafter to the sill plate.
A gambrel roof is similar to a hip roof but it actually has gables at either side.
Your choice will depend on the direction of your roof where you want the porch and the height of the roof section and height of the door below.
Ensure your porch roof has an overhang the larger the better.
The positioning of your rafters will depend on the pitch of the porch roof.
Joist hangers can help you mount each rafter to the house.
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By matching the pitch of the gables we were still consistent with the roof.