Reinforcing Gable Roof Ends

The framing of the end of a gable roof can be braced to resist the wind and reduce the risk of roof failure. Gable bracing often consists of 2x4s placed in an X pattern at both ends of the attic. They are secured from the top center of the end gable to the bottom of the brace of the fourth truss, and from the bottom center of the gable to the peak of the roof. In new construction and/or roof replacement in high-wind hazard areas, installing a hip roof decreases the wind pressure on the roof due to the change in geometry.