Gable Roof Overhang Framing

Uplift of roof decking at the overhang.

Gable roof overhang framing.

A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. For gabled roofs the roof rafters extending beyond the wall caps creating an angled roof overhang on the eaves. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles.

After the gable is framed lookouts extend from the first rafter inside the gable wall out over the plates to support the overhanging barge rafter. This will be most. Frame and sheet the gable roof figure 8 1 roof framing detail. Gable roof step by step step 1.

Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. Gable end overhangs constructed using the ladder detail. This can be from two causes. This video will.

Attach a 2 4 brace. 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. Attach a 2 4 near the center of each end wall that extends 3 or 4 feet above the top plate. Work out how wide you want the barge soffit boards.

Notching a gable frame top chord should not be used with structural gable ends drag struts or partial bearing trusses. Wall plates and joists. Tack on ladders should only be used for overhangs up to 12 in. Set out the wall plates to whatever centers you need for your gable roof 400 450 600.

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. 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. 2x4 ladders with one dropped gable truss are applicable for. Now it s time to put the roof.

After that you should fix the cornice board to the end sides of the ridge and the load bearing beams. Some a general rules for rake overhang framing are. Attach gable end.