DIY Gable bracket plans are often used to dress up a gabled roof, but they're not hard to make if you follow these DIY plans.

A lot of thought went into the design of the garage, as it will serve several purposes, in addition to storing our vehicles. The back portion of the garage will be a wood workshop, and the right hand bay of the garage will be the mechanic area, with a car lift, and metal shop. With this design, the garage is HUGE (42x42), but once the areas are divided, it should work nicely for the intended use. And yes, it's actually bigger than the house! The garage framing was started by building the…

There are a lot of things to think about while looking at the different roofing options for your house. Gable roofs and hip roofs are two common alternatives to consider.

These are the things that with a quick flick of a pen, architects add to elevations. “Ah, that looks great! It really makes the elevation.” But these same details are the agony of builders and especially purchasing agents. So many questions result from that quick flick of a pen. • What is it made of?

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

Adding a gable roof to an existing roof is no small project and is best left to the professionals. However, you can have an understanding of the work being done or even do it yourself if you have prior experience with roofing projects. Several methods exist based on the current roof design.

There’s a solid reason why gable roofs are one of the most popular roofing patterns in the United States. Gable roofs provide excellent drainage.

Our old farmhouse was given an addition a couple decades ago. They used trusses to extend the second story roofline out and down to a one story...

💡ChiefTip: Creating a False Gable or Decorative Dormer Create a gable roof that sits on top of another roof plane using the Manual Roof Plane tool and help from this week's ChiefTip! #chieftip

<p>From gable to shed to barn-shaped, discover the different types of roof designs that give each house its distinct character.</p>