Plan out the roof.
How to build a pitched roof on a bay window.
But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof.
Most also offer 90 degree box bays.
A box bay with a glass roof is known as a garden bay or greenhouse window.
It s time to finish planning the roof frame.
A few make 60 degree bays.
Most of the time a bay window will have a hip roof that s constructed using 45 degree angles.
Installing bay windows are a gorgeous way to fill your house with natural light but unfortunately for the do it yourselfer every bay window must come with a bay window roof on the bright side the bay window roof can be an equally charming addition to the façade of your house but on the downside it certainly takes a little more labor and know how to construct especially in terms of.
The secret to a good looking roof is having the right proportions.
You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.
All major window manufacturers offer angled bay windows in both 30 and 45 degree configurations.
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We asked one of our veteran builders to show us how it s done.