A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
Roof over side of house.
A mansard roof is a four sided gambrel roof with each side having a double slope of one steep slope and one shallow upper slope.
You have to do it thoroughly so that the rafters sit flush on it.
Attach the horizontal beam by using a nail gun.
Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.
Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface.
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