As you can see it s coming along nicely and the two toned shingles add so much color and texture to an otherwise boring roof.
How to add a portico without changing the roof line.
It was a last minute decision but it took the roof line from nice to wow.
Changing the entry to something that isn t shaker is functionally the best way to fix the issue and hold true to natural material.
Now you can begin shingling your roof preferably with asphalt shingles.
We re smitten with the way this home uses the same sage green color to enhance the portico and front door.
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.
Attach the horizontal beam by using a nail gun.
Nail the trusses into the existing room fasteners.
So i m not sure how i could address that situation without ripping out the entire deck portion and repour new footings etc.
After you shingle the roof with step flashing adressing that wall intersection tuch taarpaper under the existing tyvek and over the step falshing then re install the siding trimming it to about an inch above the shingled roof.
We decided to add a decorative inset on the front facing part of the new roof which i will share next week.
Allowing the siding to contact the shingles will wick or lead water back into the wall.
After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters.
Maybe you could add a portico like this and extend the roof line over the windows.
You have to do it thoroughly so that the rafters sit flush on it.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
Once the trusses soffit and fascia are in place lay the roofing felt in place.
Nail the shingles to the felt starting from the outside in and cutting to fit when you reach a corner or edge.
Keep your portico addition sweet and simple.