Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
The way a garage roof is framed defines the style of the garage itself. The most popular roof shapes are gable, reverse gable, hip, and gambrel. Garages are usually attached to the house or located close to it, so the style of the house’s roof usually determines that of the garage.
Gable The most common style of garage is the gable (pictured). The roof has two symmetrical slopes that meet to form a triangle over the door. Simple to frame and relatively inexpensive to build, gable-style garages drain easily and have good load-bearing capacity.
Sunset's Sheds and Garages Combining design inspiration with construction how-to, Sheds & Garages features 12 projects for backyard builders, from simple to advanced, that complement a variety of architectural styles and explains in layman's terms the necessary tools and materials, as well as basic building techniques, to take your shed from foundation through the roof.
