For a smaller scale addition consider adding a roof or awning over the front door.
Roof extension over front door.
The house has almost tripled in square footage since my parents purchased the house almost 3 years ago checkout our post that shows our yard so the tiny roof over the front door needs to be widened to coordinate with the rest of the home.
Exterior facelift use a style for an exterior makeover that is conducive for lower sloped roofs.
You could build a covered entry with portholes and etching on the side to match the front door.
I think what you refer to is called a gable.
The thing that you should know about door overhang is that it is a tiny awning or cover that hangs over the door literally and protects you from sunlight rain or snow.
I wouldn t change that door in any way.
Right now the front of our home has a small entry way with a cement slab that has deteriorated over the years.
Arts and crafts craftsman style and spanish eclectic all have worked for us in the past.
It really needs to be protected.
Cut it to size using a box knife and install with a staple gun.
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For your first row of shingle at the bottom of the roof place a shingle piece with the solid side overhanging the drip edge feels upside down by 1 4 and install using roofing nails.
I d use a full lite black storm and paint all the trim black.
If the front door is moved you can create some space for a coat closet at the front door.
At least what i know of as a gable.
Start by installing tar paper on top of the plywood.
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It is a small peaked roof canopy shaped thing which sticks out from the side of the house or from the roof just.
Add a master bedroom either claim a floor level for the master or add a level over finished space.
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