Commonly used roof material types include asphalt shingles clay tiles wood and metal.
Home additoin with gable roof.
The addition can be wider than the existing house narrower or the exact same width.
This is a popular alteration to the standard gable roof providing more headroom and space for an extension without having to completely alter the existing roof.
Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof.
When matched to the angle and proportions of other rooflines on the house your gable roof will add visual interest and character to the home making the addition look like an asset that belongs with the house.
Check the type of roof material you have.
Yes your choice of materials when adding a gable roof to an existing roof matters.
One of the most common dormer types the a roof or doghouse dormer is simply a box with a window added to the roof that is topped with a gable that is tied into to the existing gable.