Can You Extend a Roofline?

If you're adding to the gable end of the house (the side wall that goes up to the roof's peak), it's fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space, says Curt Schultz, a Realtor-architect-builder in Pasadena, Calif. That's a simple, low-cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.

Can you extend roof trusses?

If your roof's overhang is inadequate, you can extend the rafters to a degree, depending on the pitch of the roof. Extending the rafters with the existing roof sheathing in place is doable, but you will get better results if you add extensions during a complete reroofing project.

Can you extend a pitched roof?

Therefore, pitched roofs on extensions must be fixed according to building regulation BS 5534. And in some designated areas, such as conservation areas, the homeowner will still need to get planning permission.