Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Frame a Gabled Dormer

By Jeff Gorton
Build this dormer for extra light and space inside and a great-looking feature on the outside of your home. Read an overview of how to frame a gabled dormer.
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2. Using dimensions from your plan, draw lines on the floor to indicate the location of the front dormer wall. Plumb up from the outside face of the wall line and mark the rafters. Deduct an additional 1-1/2 in. to allow space for the new header (Photo 4) and cut off the rafters with a circular saw.
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