ᐅ Gable roof is not centered - any experiences?

Created on: 4 Aug 2021 12:15
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PetraRo
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PetraRo
4 Aug 2021 12:15
Hello everyone,
we are renovating a 40-year-old house. The roof was raised, and two dormers were added. Last week, the roof was covered. Unfortunately, the new roof is not centered; the ridge has shifted about 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) to the left. As a result, the overhang on the left side is 20 cm (8 inches) longer than on the right. Correcting this would not be possible without a complete teardown. The construction company suggests either extending the overhang on the right side or shortening the overhang on the left. The question is: does this proposal make sense? Due to the position of the house, the gable side is not visible from the front, so the shift is not very noticeable. It is mainly noticeable because of the uneven roof overhangs. Thank you very much for your feedback!
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halmi
4 Aug 2021 12:21
And here too, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Does it bother you, and what would be acceptable for you?
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PetraRo
4 Aug 2021 13:04
Hello Halmi, attached are two pictures, one with a comparison line drawn in and one without. The facade will be painted white.
Of course, we would prefer a symmetrical roof, but a complete rebuild is also not an appealing prospect.

Hausbaustelle mit Gerüst und Backsteinfassade am Rohbau


Unter Renovierung stehendes Haus mit Gerüst und einer schmiedeeisernen Straßenlaterne im Vordergrund
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halmi
4 Aug 2021 13:11
OK, wow. I have to admit I expected it differently. I’m curious to see if someone here can help you.
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PetraRo
4 Aug 2021 13:27
I have now drawn the line correctly. The first line was shaky because I drew it on the phone screen. This way, the difference is not quite as drastic.


House facade under renovation with scaffolding, stacks of construction lumber, and a wrought iron street lamp.
seat884 Aug 2021 13:31
I would just leave it as it is if it doesn’t bother you. In the end, it’s only visible from the side, and probably only if you know about it...