Room Addition Roof Tie In

Tying in a flat roof addition makes it possible to extend and add to your existing property without affecting the look of it.

Room addition roof tie in.

Step 1 plan. Tying a gable roof into an existing roof is a long expensive project usually undertaken only when there is a major addition or renovation to a house. The best way to tie your addition s roof in with the rest of the house is to take cues. That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.

Called tying in this helps to weatherproof and strengthen the joint. After the addition roof is framed and sheathed snap a line on the existing roof shingles 2 in. They form an upside down v with the point at the top of the addition roof. If done properly the flat roof can be tied in so that it doesn t change the look of the house at all.

This will seal the parts of the roof together and reduce the risk of leaking. Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning. Up from the valley center and cut through the shingles and underlayment. Cut two rafters with a circular saw to the pitch of the addition roof and nail them across the rafters on the old roof.

You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris. You may need a structural engineer to help with design of trusses and rafters. When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together. Getting the right look for your addition s roof is key to integrating it into your home s exterior design.