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Entrance gable roof over front door.
If you re ready for a big exterior change a porch remodel can give your front entry a completely new look.
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A roof overhanging an exterior door provides a high degree of protection from the elements both for the door and anyone using it.
My version on 4x4 roof over cellar door.
For a smaller scale addition consider adding a roof or awning over the front door.
It is a small peaked roof canopy shaped thing which sticks out from the side of the house or from the roof just above the door.
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.
This helps keep rain or sun off visitors while they ring the bell and off you while you fish for your keys.
To add more interest consider building a gable over your front entrance as shown below.
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While the overhang will not protect anyone from side winds it helps to keep the rain and snow off anyone standing at the door.
Before we build one let s discuss what a gable roof actually is.
At least what i know of as a gable.
I think what you refer to is called a gable.
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According to the dictionary a gable roof is a roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end.
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How to install a gable roof over a front door entry.
Which makes finding your keys when coming home from work in the rain or during a snowstorm less unpleasant experience.
Sep 18 2016 for those who do not know what a door overhang is then we can define it for you.
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Two story home with porch s shed type roof with gable over front door add an arched opening for more appeal.
I do not think you can get them premade as they have to be built in as part of the structure of the wall or roof over the door frame.