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Small gable roof over front door.
Before we build one let s discuss what a gable roof actually is.
I do not think you can get them premade as they have to be built in as part of the structure of the wall or roof over the door frame.
Drill holes through the lumber and into the wall every 6 inches along the length of the lumber.
How to install a gable roof over a front door entry.
Lift the remaining roof width lumber onto the wall 12 inches above the door frame and center lumber over the door so there is 1 foot of wood on each side of the frame.
The photo below uses a flat roof design over the porch.
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I think what you refer to is called a gable.
At least what i know of as a gable.
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According to the dictionary a gable roof is a roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end.
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.
The photo above is a good example of a high pitched gable roof over a small sized porch.
Hip roofs can be stylish too.
An additional patio area with a pergola has been added to increase the outdoor living space.
Local building codes might require a high pitched roof which is designed to shed heavy snows more easily.
However ideal for two story homes as seen below.
Also known as pitched or peaked roof gable roofs are some of the most popular roofs in the us.
What is a gable roof.
Hip roofs have equal angled sides and are most often but not always found on cottage style homes.
Pros of gable roofs.
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Gable roofs will easily shed water and snow provide more space for an attic or vaulted ceilings and allow more ventilation.