Framing Shed Dormers
How can you make a shed dormer?
On an existing roof.
You have nothing there now, but you want add. Right? So if you have to beef first the existing roof rafters. If they are 2X6, you'll need to add at least two more each side of the window, which will (they must be full length) .. Check with your local building codes as they vary from place to place (Snow load / safety reasons). Install a header where the dormer roof meets the existing roof. Then you'll need to determine where dormer walls will then remove the shingles and the roof open. Erect walls and roof of the shed. Shingle the new roof now. Now install the base flashes when new walls meet the roof old and reshingle roof. Install window. Next for the siding is going on.
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