Gable Roof Overhang Framing

Framing for gable end overhangs rakes for steel framing is codified in the irc 2012 2015 r804.

Gable roof overhang framing.

There are no similar requirements for wood framing. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. I hope that i might be of assistance with the answer you seek on my 12 gable overhangs if you are referring to the overhang that rises toward the peak i let the roof sheathing overhang and build under that with the facia boards and back to the house with 2x4 framing which i plywood over i know that some inlay 2x4 s into the roof rafters back into the roof about two rafters and then the 12 overhang is well supported if you are referring to the overhang that is at the bottom of the. 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.

Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. Gable roof step by step step 1. This can be from two causes. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in.

Wall plates and joists. Gable end overhangs constructed using the ladder detail. Work out how wide you want the barge soffit boards. Then load bearing roof beams fixed to the trusses are extended in the same way.

Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. If the gable end overhang uses the ladder detail method of construction and the length of the overhang is greater than 8 inches to 12 inches you may be able to strengthen the connection of the overhang by installing from the attic inch diameter lag screws that are long enough to go through the gable truss or rafter through the wall sheathing and 1 1 2 inches into the inside framing member of the ladder framing. Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. This video will.

Set out the wall plates to whatever centers you need for your gable roof 400 450 600. This will be most. After that you should fix the cornice board to the end sides of the ridge and the load bearing beams. To 18 in depending on the style of the building.

Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in.