Shed dormer

Hi. I've a cape cod house (in New York) with a shed dormer on the upper floor, very similar to the diagram here ( http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/oldh.

A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.

To expand living space and maximize light at the top of a home, consider adding a shed dormer to the architecture

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I’m planning to add a shed dormer to my house. What are the different ways to tie the shed roof into the existing roof? Mike Guertin, a contributing editor for Fine Homebuilding, explains the different ways to tie shed dormers into an existing roof.

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

Here are a few 10x10 clerestory shed blueprints for setting up a beautiful yard shed on your property. Create wall frames using 2x4 blocks by referring to the diagrams and maintain spaces for doors inside them. Wait for 2 days after construction before you color or stain the edifice so…

Adding a shed dormer extends living space, provides light, and expands headspace. A dormer window gives visual interest and adds balance to your home.

I have a shed roofed kitchen addition with a cathedral ceiling on the side of my house. Currently it has two outdated skylights and a roof that is in bad need of replacement. Since we have to take the roof down to the rafters anyways (asphault shingles over cedar shingles over lathe, no sheathing) I'm considering adding a shed dormer to the roof with a row of windows rather than replacing the skylights. Its a south facing wall and I think the windows will let in more light, and stay cleaner…

Looking toward our bedroom. Most of the addition will be closet space for us (and the extra window, of course - I am so thrilled about all the extra light!)

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Dormers are like the eyes of a house. Resting on roof tops they add headroom and light to upper stories and add interest to an otherwise plain roofline.

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A shed dormer is a creative way to increase the available living space. It looks like a shed placed on the roof and that is where the name comes from.

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