Framing Roof With Overhang

This article focuses on framing.

Framing roof with overhang.

For gabled roofs the roof rafters extending beyond the wall caps creating an angled roof overhang on the eaves. If you are unsure of how to measure for your overhang framing ask for help at your local hardware store. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang.

Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. Purchase the required materials. How to frame an overhang step 1. Apply a two by six wood ledger to the exterior of the home above the door right under the roof.

My system is straightforward and provides strong positive attachment of the overhanging elements to the building as well as solid nailing for the finish materials. Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. If for example you want the rafter to overhang the edge of your building by 6 inches 15 cm measure this now.

Again have the helper hold the rafter extension in place and gauge the distance of the overhang while you hold the extension against the rafter and the roof sheathing and nail it to the existing rafter with a framing nailer. Slide the framing square until the 6 in 15 cm mark intersects the line you ve marked for the birdsmouth cut. Cantilevered structures are popular for homes with balconies. Over hangs are recommended to not exceed three feet out.

This will depend on the size of your overhang. Attach six metal. You need to measure the area where you will be adding the overhang and buy to fit your specific project. Using a cantilever means you don t need external bracing.

Measure the rafter overhang. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and. Keep the framing square in the position that it was set in to measure the birdsmouth cut. Make sure to purchase weather resistant materials.

This can be from two causes. Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge. This video will.