Adding a dormer to a roof

Nicholas Pitz walks readers through a dormer addition, explaining how he minimized mess, rain damage and other inconveniences for the owners.

A dormer house offers many benefits both practically and aesthetically. But that doesn’t mean that they are for you. It can be hard to decide if you want one. Especially, if you don’t know what kind of dormer house you like.

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

Adding a dormer to your roof improves both the interior and exterior of your home. But before installing a dormer, there are a few things to consider to get the best value for your home. Learn more about permits, styles, and cost of adding a new dormer.

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T.

Let the light flood into even the gloomiest attics and transform the look of your home. Here's how to calculate the cost of adding a dormer of any style.

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 is a job we finished last month where we added a dormer onto their main roof line to match the look of their garage. Dormers are one of the most cost effective ways to increase the curb appeal of your home. While we didn’t do it with this job, they can also be used to

If you’re thinking about adding dormers to your home, you have a lot of architectural styles to choose from. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dormers, the cost to add a dormer, and the different types of dormers you can choose.