Shed dormer addition

I’m planning to add a shed dormer to my house. What are the different ways to tie the shed roof into the existing roof? Mike Guertin, a contributing editor for Fine Homebuilding, explains the different ways to tie shed dormers into an existing roof.

Here are some guidelines for getting your shed dormers right.

Adding a shed dormer extends living space, provides light, and expands headspace. A dormer window gives visual interest and adds balance to your home.

Roof dormers can improve architectural design of your home, add living space, and provide other benefits, but what are your options? How much does a roof dormer cost? This guide covers major dormer types and how much they cost to build. Before we delve into various dormer types, let’s quickly explore feasibility considerations and pros ... Read more

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To expand living space and maximize light at the top of a home, consider adding a shed dormer to the architecture

Take your time for a moment, see some collection of split level additions. Currently, we want to share you some ... Read more

Wife and I are moving back to Columbus and looking at houses. Goal is to buy a house we could live in for the next 30 years, so some of those are houses that will need major renovations over time.

If you start with a full-scale layout on the subfloor and plan for the finished details, the framing is relatively painless.