One Of The Most Effective Alterations

Fit in the new gable window frame. Drill a hole through the roof at one corner and cut out the opening. (That triangular shaped space under the roof. As an additional precaution, press a 4-in.Consider a gable window for an unusual alternative to ordinary windows. Inside the attic you can finish off the interior opening with trim to match the rest of the job. Liberally cover nails and the joint between flashing and roof with a thick coating of asphalt cement. Incidentally, the width (the span between three studs) is pretty standard.One of the most effective alterations you can make in an attic is a gable window. Toenail them in place, top and bottom, and spike them to the existing studs so you wind up with firm double-sized timbers.Cut back the remains of the center stud, both top and bottom, to a distance equal to the thickness of two studs and nail double 2x4s as headers to the top and bottom of the opening for the gable window.-wide strip of building felt over the cement all the way around the gable window and add more cement along the edges of the strip. For this reason be sure to remove the double bracing. apart. Cut back the roofing or shingles an additional 3 in. It will add light to your attic and will look very attractive as well. Fit gable window frame in opening. Space the rustproof aluminium nails 3 in. The frame has a preformed flashing that slips under the roof covering, so slit the roofing slightly at the corners to make this job easier. All the work is done on the inside so you won't need to bother with ladder work..The outside of the dome comes covered with a protective skin so you won't cause any fumble-fingered damage. You can get stock windows in a variety of heights to fit this space.Wipe the inside of the dome clean with a soft, damp cloth.) This is unfortunate because the one stud that's removed for the job is an important structural timber.