Gable End Roof Overhang Framing

For the arrangement of the gable end overhang for the standard roof you lengthen the ridge beam beyond the facade for previously verified length using cut rafters.

Gable end roof overhang framing.

Uplift of roof decking at the overhang the other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. After the end points of the plates are located the length is found using a base 1 triangle for a 6 in 12 pitch where the hypotenuse is 1 118 times the length of the base. Gable end overhangs constructed using the ladder detail. That rafter outside forms the overhang for the barge boards to fix to and so the soffit boards and ventilation are continuous all the way around the structure.

A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in. This will be most. If the overhang is less than about 12 the overhang may not be at great risk but a poor roof sheathing attachment could still pose a risk.

There are several methods of making connections. After that you should fix the cornice board to the end sides of the ridge and the load bearing beams. Then load bearing roof beams fixed to the trusses are extended in the same way. To 18 in depending on the style of the building.

Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. When designing a gable end eave without a return the dimensions to look at are the width of the trim set between 6 in. For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. Ladder trusses are made up using four noggins bridging at each corner to support a rafter outside the building.

Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. The picture above shows the plan view of a gable roof. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in. This can be from two causes.

Framing a gable roof building a gable with barge end purlin struts and collar ties. Gable end overhangs need to be well connected to the wall below.