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A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but not if it's designed poorly. In this "Drawing Board" article, designer Michael Maines shares his general guidelines for shed dormers, then describes three variations on the shed-dormer style.
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Jul 9, 2021 · 34,158 views • Jul 9, 2021 • #shed #roofconstruction #framing. How to locate a headout or ridge on a shed dormer. 2 important bits of information needed: You must determine the height of the...
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First, a shed dormer can tie into the existing roof either at the ridge or into the roof framing below the ridge. This choice is primarily aesthetic, and the structural details can be modified to accommodate your decision. Dormers that originate at the ridge are easiest to frame.
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Aug 16, 2023 · Building a Shed Dormer. A shed dormer connects several windows and extends the living space with a much wider dormer, typically at least a 20-foot opening. The roof of a shed dormer is typically flat or slightly sloped, often appearing as if the home's roof popped open like a bakery box.
Aug 15, 2024 · A shed-on-shed design has two shed dormers, one on top of the other, creating a unique and functional roofline. This approach can be useful when adding dormers to an existing house since it’s a simpler construction process.