How To Frame A Dormer Roof

The methods taught in these video s are just a few of many ways to do construction.

How to frame a dormer roof. A gabled dormer on the other hand is not flat but gabled which refers to two sides coming together to form a peak. With the dormer roof raised and supported we cut away the part of the original roof that was still in place leaving the exposed ends of the floor joists. If you have decided to build a shed dormer on your house to allow for extra light or extra headspace shed dormers are easier to build than gable dormers. Frame in the wedge shaped spaces between the new roof and the old using the same materials and techniques you used to install the new outer wall of the dormer.

How do you build a dormer on an existing roof. Use your best judgement of. Lay out the dormer on the attic floor before opening the roof. We ll show you the major steps to follow when building a dormer including how to cut and reframe your existing roof assemble the dormer walls and frame your new roof.

Finish the roof and exterior. This channel is for educational purposes only. Dormers look great from the outside too adding variety to a plain front and improving your home s curb appeal not to mention the resale value. The construction of the dormer involved three st.

To correct a slight dip in the floor we established a benchmark height with a laser level and nailed 2x6 squash blocks to the sides of the existing floor joists. How to frame a gabled dormer. Whether you re expanding a cramped attic into a bedroom office or playroom if you have any carpentry experience you can accomplish this home renovation goal yourself. Work out dormer details on paper.

Step 10 sheath in the new walls and the roof with 5 8 inch plywood. Recently completed in march 2016 this project wasn t quite as straight froward as it may look in the video. Framing a dormer refers to the first and most important step in constructing an upper level addition to your home. Plumb and square the front wall.