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Houses come in many shapes and sizes. When it comes to retrofitting the gable end walls of your home, it is difficult to provide a one-size fits all approach that can be used by all homeowners on all gable-roofed homes. However, this website includes a gable end retrofit guide that has been assembled to provide guidance for most common gable end configurations and conditions. The complete guide can be downloaded in pdf format by following the link at the bottom of the page, or you can download view the guide by section by clicking on the individual sections in the table of contents below.

1. Introduction


2. Overview of the Retrofit Process


3. Collecting Information on Wind Exposure and Risk


4. Gathering Information from the Attic -- Attic Inspection


5. Deciding on Methods and Making a Working Sketch


6. Selection of Materials and Tools


7. Working in Attics


8. Safety


9. Strengthening and Bracing Gable End Walls


10. Strengthening the Wall-to-Wall Connection


11. Impediments to the Installation of Horizontal Braces


12. Impediments to the Installation of Retrofit Studs


13. Work Arounds and Dealing with Atypical Situations


14. Other Retrofits to Reduce Risks of Damage and Water Intrusion at Gable Ends


15. Inspection Guide and Planning Tools


16. Appendix A: Engineering Drawings

Click here to download a PDF version of the complete Gable End Retrofit Guide (10MB). Please be patient as the guide loads.

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