If done properly the flat roof can be tied in so that it doesn t change the look of the house at all.
Room addition roof tie in.
If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif.
Tying in a flat roof addition makes it possible to extend and add to your existing property without affecting the look of it.
Up from the valley center and cut through the shingles and underlayment.
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.
This will seal the parts of the roof together and reduce the risk of leaking.
The easiest way to tie in the new shingles with the old is with a cut valley see four ways to shingle a valley.
When adding a new gabled roof addition to your home you will need to find a way of joining the two roofs together.
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.
That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.
Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 planning.
Step 1 plan.
You will need building help and a large construction dumpster for debris.
The best way to tie your addition s roof in with the rest of the house is to take cues.
Getting the right look for your addition s roof is key to integrating it into your home s exterior design.
It is not a job for beginners.